Santa Barbara News-Press: June 14, 2020

Page 1

Our 165th Year

$2.00

S U N DA Y, J U N E 14 , 2 0 2 0

‘You name it and you can find a project’ Santa Barbara construction industry thrives amid coronavirus pandemic

DAVE MASON / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

The COVID-19 pandemic prevented any gatherings on campus, but UCSB celebrated commencement Saturday with an online celebration.

‘United in excitement’ UCSB holds online ceremony to honor Class of 2020

RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

By JORGE MERCADO

Construction is under way at De la Guerra and Santa Barbara streets. Projects have thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By CHRISTIAN WHITTLE

It’s ironic that notable UC Santa Barbara alumnus Jack Johnson picked his song “Better Together” to sing to UCSB students on what would have

NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have disrupted every part of life and every business in Santa Barbara County, but one industry has remained strong amid closures and uncertainty. Despite some disruptions and adjustments to new public health standards, Santa Barbara’s construction firms have managed to keep a majority of workers employed on various projects around the county. “Probably one of the shining lights in this whole thing has been construction,” said Kurt Bueche, territory manager for Giffin Rentals. Giffin Rentals, Goleta’s oldest business, buys, sells and rents all kinds of construction equipment, including excavators, backhoes, and trucks. It has continued supporting Santa Barbara’s many construction firms throughout the pandemic. Throughout the last few months, Giffin has rented equipment to grocery store projects, retirement homes, street work, and even Granite Construction’s massive five year, 12.5 mile highway expansion project in Carpinteria for Caltrans. “You name it and you can find a project. There is a lot of construction going on,” said Randy Dvorak, Giffin’s sales director. Throughout the pandemic, Lash Construction is completing municipal projects from the city’s Eastside to the Mesa in Santa Barbara. Some projects, like a water-main replacement, were paused to keep water from being shut off during the crisis, but Lash’s street projects have continued as planned. “We’re doing concrete work on Cota, on the Mesa, on Hope, on La Cumbre. Paving on the Eastside. Really all over town in various locations. Right now we’re working up on the Mesa Lane area where we’re replacing handicap ramps. We have a waterline crew on Anacapa Street at Cabrillo and we were allowed to finish a water

6

66833 00150

been their commencement day — but also strangely fitting. On a day where hundreds of UCSB seniors would usually be gathered by the commencement green to celebrate the incredible accomplishment of graduating Please see UCSB on A8

UCSB student Courtney Chan addresses graduates and shares her unusual journey to UCSB through a video that was part of the virtual commencement.

Lash Construction was able to continue work on a water main at Anacapa Street and Cabrillo Boulevard. Although some workers were laid off, the majority of Lash’s employees have seen steady work throughout the pandemic.

main we were doing on Cabrillo Boulevard because everything was so dead down there for so long,” said Alan Lash, vice president of Lash Construction. Other major projects include the new Sprouts Farmers Market and shopping center remodel at 29 S. Milpas St. For a little over a year, Frank Schipper Construction has been demolishing the interior of the Trader Joe’s, Petco and a tobacco shop that previously occupied the location, and is now in phase two of building a brand new facade on the entire shopping center that includes the Rite Aid and Jack’s Bistro Famous Bagels & Catering. Work has been consistent, but it has not been smooth sailing for many firms.

INSIDE Comics. . . . . . . C1 Life. . . . . . . . . . B1 Local . . . . . . A2-8 Voices . . . . . . . B4 0

NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

At Lash Construction, the delays on some municipal projects forced the firm to temporarily lay off onethird of its workers. “It’s not like these were guys we didn’t like or they weren’t good employees, it’s just that we didn’t simply have the work for them and we thought it was fairer to just have them be on unemployment and know what they were going to expect every week,” said Mr. Lash. When the pandemic first hit, several of Schipper Construction’s projects apart from 29 S. Milpas St. were put on hold, and about eight of their personnel were let go for a month. However, as the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic has abated, those projects have started to move forward in the last few weeks.

Obituaries. . . . . A8 Soduko . . . . . . B3 Weather. . . . . . A8

“We were really fortunate because really in all this we were able to get back five to six of (our employees) already. We got them back about three weeks ago, so we’re building our workforce back up,” said Gary Church, superintendent for Frank Schipper Construction. Although there were some workers furloughed, the majority have remained employed, and those that were on unemployment have begun to return. “For the most part our key guys are working,” said Mr. Lash. “We’re fortunate in our industry to have been working. It’s kept all our guys sane not sitting at home.” The Milpas project has 60 to 70 workers employed at the site, Please see CONSTRUCTION on A3

SB Chamber hosts webinar on paycheck protection amendments By CHRISTIAN WHITTLE NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

As businesses around the country continue to reopen and bring employees back to work, Congress has passed amendments to the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program that will give borrowers more flexibility over how to spend loan money. To help local business owners navigate the changes, the Santa Barbara County Chambers of Commerce hosted a webinar Wednesday featuring Jennings Imel, executive director of the

U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Western Regional Office, and Tony Vallejo, a partner at Nicholson & Schwartz Certified Public Accountants. Despites months of financial stress and economic fears due to COVID-19, Mr. Imel began by highlighting the positive news that has come out in recent weeks. Just last week, the Department of Labor announced that the national unemployment rate had dropped to 13.3%, as 2.5 million jobs were added to the economy. “Frankly, the Paycheck Please see WEBINAR on A7

LOTTERY RESULTS Saturday’s SUPER LOTTO: 3-11-20-25-46 Meganumber: 21 Friday’s MEGA MILLIONS: 9-14-57-67-70 Meganumber: 2 Saturday’s DAILY DERBY: 06-09-10 TIME: 1:42.87 Saturday’s Daily 3: 5-0-1 / Evening: 7-4-3

Saturday’s DAILY 4: 1-5-6-2 Saturday’s FANTASY 5: 10-14-15-22-26 Saturday’s POWERBALL: 10-33-41-52-54 Meganumber: 18

,OCAL

A2

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

CENTRAL Four indicted in VALLEY AUTO extends Forest Service connection with DISMANTLERS panga boat

state-wide campsite and picnic area closures (805) 736-6719

#NEWS /5.49 .%73

GOLETA — Four Mexican nationals were named in a federal grand jury indictment Friday and are accused of intending to distribute more than 4,700 pounds of marijuana that was transported on a panga boat that landed at CHRISTIAN WHITTLE bara Front Country trails and access roads. Hollister Ranch Beach in Goleta WS-PRESS STAFF WRITER “What we’re seeinginaMarch. lot of folks are doing is they’re driving up alongside of the road and just goNamed in the indictment were: Developed recreation sites in California will re- ing for hikes up there. That’s Alejo Garcia-Moreno, 54;order Benito ok. There’s not an in closed through May 15 after the USDA For- against hiking trails,� said Garcia-Moreno, 59; Mario SainzAndew Madsen, U.S. ForService issued an order extending the closures est Service spokesman.Aranzubia,44; and Benny ZazuetaSainz, All four Mexico ursday. “We just want to make sure 28. if people goSinaloa, out they’re have been charged with The order was issued for the entire Pacific South- safely spaced betweennatives onecount another. If you getwith to a one of possession st Region and its 18 National Forests, which in- trailhead and there’s just tootomany cars more there,than you intent distribute des the Los Padres National Forest. should find a different area to go to as opposed to try2,200 pounds of marijuana, s #ERTIFIED $ESIGNERS The initial closure order went into effect March 26 ing to get in.� s #ERTIFIED $ESIGNERS which carries a mandatory d was set to expire April 30. minimum sentence of 10 years As state and local responses to the coronavirus s &INE #USTOM #ABINETRY s &INE #USTOM #ABINETRY t applied to recreational use areas such as camp- pandemic continue to evolve, and federal prison,Service and a max the Forest felt sentence of week life imprisonment, unds, day use sites and picnic areas. a two extension of s 5NIQUE 3TYLES that the situation warranted s 5NIQUE 3TYLES according to a news release from The order was issued to discourage large gather- the closures, said Mr. Madsen. &INISHES the Department of Justice U.S. &INISHES s of people and promote safe social distancing of “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and Attorney’s Office of see the where Central ying more than six feet apart. we’re at and whether or not we’re going to s !LL !RCHITECTURAL District of California.continue s !LL !RCHITECTURAL n the Santa Barbara Ranger District, 12 camp- as we need it,� said Mr. Madsen. According to an affidavit filed 0ERIODS unds and picnic areas will remain0ERIODS closed, includ“This order can be rescinded at anycomplaint, time. If local with a criminal on the Fremont campground and White Rock and health officials say it looks the like evening of March 11, a law the sky has cleared up Licensed & d Rock picnic areas. Licensedwe & Insured CL #604576 enforcement plane observed Licensed can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, wethe Insured CL&#604576 open-bowed The order Thursday does not add to the closures Insured CL #604576 don’t want to extend it out too far. fishing vessel loaded with suspected narcotics and eady in place for Santa Barbara. While other ar“We just want to make sure in the next couple of traveling toward Goleta. The four like the Monterey Ranger District have closed weeks as we monitor what’s going on that we are takdefendants later were identified ilheads and forest roads, locals will still have ac- ing the appropriate steps alongthe with ourcrew state and as being boat’s members, s to the many Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Bar- local partners.� authorities said.

WE BUY CARS,TRUCKS, & HEAVY EQUIPMENT ANY CONDITION CASH! WE PICK UP FREE!

613 S. AVALON ST. LOMPOC CA 93436

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

TRAFFIC AND CRIME BLOTTER

Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Endless Summer Bar Cafe close permanently

Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery. The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Summer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to More than 20 years after they first opened, Chuck’s extend the term of the lease. Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠ are Mr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with permanently closed. On the morning of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an terfront restaurant announced its closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per well post on its Instagram account. month. The post read, “It is with heavy hearts that we anThough Mr. Petersen plans to continue running nounce we have closed our doors for good. Thank you Chuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current for your constant support. The memories will never be operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades forgotten.â€? planned for around the fall. According to the agenda, Despite the current economic chaos due to the COV- under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of ID-19 pandemic, the prospect of Chuck’s and Endless the establishment will be converted into a traditional Summer ceasing operation dates back to before the out- deli cafĂŠ focused on sandwiches, soups, and salads, break. According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bar- with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and bara City Council meeting in which assignment of the prepackaged foods. For evenings, the second floor will restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first item, have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.â€? informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be simCOURTESY PHOTO sell the establishment in August 2019. ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of Four Mexican nationals have been charged in connection with a panga boat, also shown at bottom, After receiving the department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young carrying more than 4,700began pounds of marijuana at Hollister Ranch Beach in Goleta in March. requirements, Mr. Hyslop searching for a that newlanded adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron to a “dinner type atmosphere.â€? Jamari Buxton of the Public deputies responded to the area. responded with two boats and an Petersen, whoand operates a number of restaurants in Sol- responded to the Corruption Civil Rights The victim was in a silver Mazda 3 engine company vang including Chomp, The Coffee House Section. jgrega@newspress.com hatchback when a Hispanic man, stepsby atChomp, Thousandemail: Steps and got approximately 5-foot-8 with thin a visual on the catamaran, said The boat landed at the beach — Mitchell White Battalion Chief Robert Mercado, build approached, brandished a at approximately 1:15 a.m. March firearm and forced the victim out 12. Law enforcement reported an fire spokesman. of the vehicle, said Raquel Zick, additional 14 individuals on the Harbor Patrol officers made beach, as well as two other people sheriff’s spokesman. contact with the two occupants on a hill “who appeared to be The suspect then drove away and removed them from the water conducting counter-surveillance in the victim’s vehicle and was and assisted them righting the of law enforcement activity,â€? outstanding as of Saturday vessel, Battalion Chief Mercado according to the affidavit. afternoon. The vehicle has yet to said. BUELLTON — A motorcyclist Court documents allege the 14 No fire resources were required be located, Ms. Zick said. suffered major injuries in a crash non-crew members on the beach The license plate for the stolen and no injuries were reported. Saturday afternoon near the offloaded bales of marijuana vehicle is 7HKU198. intersection of Foxen Canyon and from the boat and moved them to The suspect is considered — Mitchell White COUNTY AGES CA.Station roads in Buellton, Zaca multiple vehicles waiting nearby. armed and dangerous. Anyone 0-17 21the AT A said. authorities Law enforcement entered who sees the stolen vehicle is GLANCE 18-29 around 3 a.m. and the 84 The crash was reported beach encouraged to call 911 and not around 1:25 p.m. Saturday. No 30-49 183 suspected traffickers scattered approach the vehicle or any other vehicles were involved, and fled. Following a pursuit, 50-69 167 a occupants, Ms. Zick said. according to the California total of 21 people were arrested, 70-PLUS 41 CASES OVERALL / THURS. Anyone with information about Highway Patrol. including the four defendants the suspect or the location of Additional details were not named in the indictment. The SANTA BARBARA — A person the vehicle is asked to contact available. cause /ofTHURS. the crash COUNTY STATUS other 17 people were released, DEATHS The OVERALL was carjacked Friday night in the authorities. Anonymous tips can is under investigation. authorities AT HOME said. 75 area of San Simeon Drive and be called in to 805-681-4171 or Law enforcement recovered RECOVERED 376 TOP 3 IN COUNTIES Turnpike Road in Santa Barbara, online at www.sbsheriff.org/home/ White more than 200 bales of marijuana HOSPITALIZED 33 LOS ANGELES — Mitchell 23,233 authorities said. anonymous-tip/. from the boat, the UNIT beach area INTENSIVE CARE 12 RIVERSIDE 4,031 At around 10:43 p.m. Friday, and the van. In total, the four Š 2020 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W.Sheriff’s Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com — Mitchell White HEALTHCARE WORKERS 66 Santa Barbara County SAN DIEGO 3,564 defendants are charged with possession with intent to NICK MASUDA / NEWS-PRESS GRAPHIC distribute 4,714.6 pounds of mairjuana, according to the indictment. SANTA BARBARA — No Homeland Security injuries were reported Saturday Investigations, U.S. Border after a Hobie Cat catamaran was Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border capsized offshore of Leadbetter Protection, the Santa Barbara 7%.$9 -C#!7 #O 0UBLISHER Beach. County Sheriff’s Office, California Just before 1 p.m., the Santa State Parks, California Highway !24(52 6/. 7)%3%."%2'%2 #O 0UBLISHER Barbara Harbor Patrol and Santa Patrol, and the United States Barbara City Fire Department Coast Guard investigated the were notified that the vessel incident. The case is being prosecuted by had overturned about 300 to 400 Assistant United States Attorney yards offshore. Harbor Patrol 9/,!.$! !0/$!#! $IRECTOR OF /PERATIONS

'REAT +ITCHENS 'REAT +ITCHENS $ON T *UST (APPENx $ON T *UST (APPENx Great Kitchens Don’t Just Happen... 4HEY (APPEN BY $ESIGN 4HEY (APPEN BY $ESIGN 'REAT +ITCHENS $ON T *UST (APPEN

By JOSH GREGA

NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

They Happen by Design. 'REAT +ITCHENS $ON T *UST (APPEN

• • • •

Certified Designers Fine Custom Cabinetry Unique Styles & Finishes All Architectural Periods

3!.4! "!2"!2!

3!.4! + ) 4 "!2"!2! # ( % . 3 + ) 4 # ( % . 3

CABINETS • COUNTERTOPS • DESIGN SERVICES • INSTALLATIONS

CABINETS • COUNTERTOPS • DESIGN SERVICES • INSTALLATIONS Visit our Showroom Upstairs at

6ISIT OUR 3HOWROOM 5PSTAIRS AT 635 1/2 N. Milpas at Ortega • (805) 962-3228 b . -ILPAS AT /RTEGA s 6ISIT OUR 3HOWROOM 5PSTAIRS AT

b . -ILPAS AT /RTEGA s

COUNTY CASES

COUNTY CITIES

496

SOUTH UNINCORP. SANTA BARBARA GOLETA ISLA VISTA GOLETA VLY/GAVIOTA SANTA YNEZ VALLEY LOMPOC LOMPOC FED. PRISON SANTA MARIA ORCUTT NORTH UNINCORP. PENDING

4Medicare Supplements 4Medicare Advantage Plans

CONFIRMED OVERALL

11

ANNOUNCED THURSDAY

4,470

4Prescription Drug Plans

Debbie Sharpe RATE PER 100,000 805-683-2800

TESTS TO DATE

111.8

22 57 7 1 13 5 84 106 135 36 25 5

www.HealthKeyInsurance.com Lic #0791317

5276 Hollister Avenue, Suite 108 Santa Barbara

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in crash

50,410 / 1,582 2,044 / 90

Armed suspect sought in carjacking

Catamaran overturns off Leadbetter Beach

Beaches remain open after all; county announces 11 new COVID cases, !largest since last week

(OW TO MAKE YOUR $EMOCRATIC VOTES COUNT ON 3UPER 4UESDAY

(/7 4/ 2%!#( 53

(/7 4/ '%4 53

-!). /&&)#% !NACAPA 3T 3ANTA "ARBARA

#)2#5,!4)/. )335%3 3OUTH #OAST

-!),).' !$$2%33 0 / "OX 3ANTA "ARBARA .EWS (OTLINE "USINESS ,IFE 3PORTS .EWS &AX #ORRECTIONS #LASSIlED #LASSIlED &AX 2ETAIL 2ETAIL &AX 4OLL &REE

6OICES EDITORIAL PAGES

#/092)'(4 ÂĽ

3!.4! "!2"!2! .%73 02%33 !LL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED ON MATERIAL PRODUCED BY THE .EWS 0RESS INCLUDING STORIES PHOTOS GRAPHICS MAPS AND ADVERTISING .EWS 0RESS MATERIAL IS THE PROPERTY OF !MPERSAND 0UBLISHING ,,# 2EPRODUCTION OR NONPERSONAL USAGE FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE .EWS 0RESS IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED /THER MATERIAL INCLUDING NEWS SERVICE STORIES COMICS SYNDICATED FEATURES AND COLUMNS MAY BE PROTECTED BY SEPARATE COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS 4HEIR PRESENTATION BY THE .EWS 0RESS IS WITH PERMISSION LIMITED TO ONE TIME PUBLICATION AND DOES NOT PERMIT OTHER USE WITHOUT WRITTEN RELEASE BY THE ORIGINAL RIGHTS HOLDER

REFUNDS NEWSPRESS COM NEWSUBSCRIPTIONS NEWSPRESS COM VACATIONHOLDS NEWSPRESS COM CANCELLATIONS NEWSPRESS COM (OME DELIVERY OF THE .EWS 0RESS IS AVAILABLE IN MOST OF 3ANTA "ARBARA #OUNTY )F YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR PAPER BY A M -ONDAYS THROUGH &RIDAYS OR A M ON WEEKENDS PLEASE CALL OUR #IRCULATION $EPARTMENT BEFORE A M 4HE #IRCULATION $EPARTMENT IS OPEN A M TO A M DAYS A WEEK

35"3#2)04)/. 2!4%3 (OME DELIVERY IN 3ANTA "ARBARA #OUNTY PER WEEK INCLUDES SALES TAX DAILY AND 3UNDAYS 7EEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ONLY PER WEEK INCLUDES SALES TAX 3INGLE COPY PRICE OF ` DAILY AND 3UNDAY INCLUDES SALES TAX AT VENDING RACKS 4AX MAY BE ADDED TO COPIES PURCHASED ELSEWHERE h4HE 3ANTA "ARBARA .EWS 0RESSv 5303 #IRCULATION REFUNDS FOR BALANCES UNDER INACTIVE FOR MONTHS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEWSPAPERS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS

6OL

������4

WWW NEWSPRESS COM .EWSPRESS COM IS A LOCAL VIRTUAL COMMUNITY NETWORK PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT 3ANTA "ARBARA IN ADDITION TO THE ONLINE EDITION OF THE .EWS 0RESS

-EMBER OF THE !UDIT "UREAU OF #IRCULATIONS AND 4HE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

0ERIODICALS 0OSTAGE 0AID AT 3ANTA "ARBARA #! 0OSTMASTER 3END ADDRESS CHANGES TO THE 3ANTA "ARBARA .EWS 0RESS 0 / "OX 3ANTA "ARBARA #! 0UBLISHED DAILY DAYS PER YEAR

n a dramatic change after a dnesday night memo from the ifornia Police Chiefs Associan indicated that Gov. Newsom uld be closing all beaches and te parks, the governor indicated t only beaches in Orange County uld be suffering that fate. Bottom line, that was their mo. That memo never got to XFFL PS FWFO UXP XFFL MPOH DPVOU ,� Gov. Newsom said at his daily ess conference. That allows Santa Barbara CounMr.Barbara and Mrs. and the city of Santa to Gary Shumaker NBJM JO CBMMPUT XJMM CF ESPQQFE PGG ntinue to govern60th the beaches Wedding Anniversary ngThe theword Southdiamond Coast, which will comes from the Greek word “adamas� which ‰" MBSHF OVNCFS PG CBMMPUT XJMM main open, as long as physical means “unconquerable� and “enduring�. The fire in the diamond tancing is followed. may also symbolize the constant flame of love. Truly, this is a good Those that are doing good work,significant 60th anniversary. symbol for Gary and Betty’s want rewardchose that work,� Gov. The to couple to celebrate the diamond anniversary at their wsom said. using a popular ‘stay at home’ theme to mark the date. residence, Their children Dirk (Eco) Shumaker and Shelly (Jeff) Muhlenkamp honored their parents by remaining socially distanced in Ventura anta Barbara County, California, and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, respectively. y Gary the and numbers Betty were married on June 12th, 1960 at St Paul’s EpisThe Santa Barbara County Pubcopal Church in Pomona, California. Gary graduated from LaVerne KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS Health Department announced College with a degree in Teaching while starring on the College’s The weather will be sunny andfrom in the 70s this weekend along the South Coast. new confirmed cases football team.COVID-19 He earned his Masters’ in History and English Thursday, bringing county’s Los Angeles Statethe College. Betty graduated from UCSB in 1959 with are confirmed COVID-19 positive. al atodegree 495. in teaching. Her class er than person. was thein first to attend UCSB in the Cottage Health, * Of 16 patients in isolation, 6 pat university’s was the largest number inof Isla The couple will still have to be current location Vista. tients are in critical care. $BMJGPSOJB USVMZ NBUUFST BOE reThey than are a week, with allofbut one presentChurch within Califormembers the Firstphysically Congregational of Santa by the numbers A look at the status of Cottage * Cottage has collected 3,577 cuming from the North nia andand provide proof Barbara. Gary andCounty. Betty invite friends family whatever to celebrate with mulative test samples: 206 resulted The number ofand healthcare work-albeit the in county require. They Health through Thursday: them safely responsibly, theirclerk own may homes. Telephonic * Cottage Health is caring for a in GPS UIF QVOEJUT BOE UIF DBNQBJHOT positive, 3,124 resulted in negainfected with the virus grew must also present photo identificagreetings are welcomed. total of 205 patients across all cam- tive, and 247 are pending. In most ain on Thursday, moving to 66. tion. of these tests, patients did not reThe number still recovering at is The license can then be issued puses. * 153 are acute care patients; 220 quire hospital admission. w just 75. via email. Adults who wish to be married acute care beds remain available. * In surge planning, capacity is can also conduct a ceremony to COVID-19, by the ov. Newsom allows solemnize the marriage, as long as identified for adding 270 acute care UIF FJHIU QSFTJEFOUT FMFDUFE JO UIF both parties are present, and have beds. numbers rtual marriages * Of the 153 patients, 9 patients A look at nationwide and worldn a move that’s sure to bring at least one witness who can join are on ventilators; 66 ventilators wide numbers through Wednesday: ief to California’s engaged cou- the live video conference. The order will last for 60 days remain available (adult, pediatric * In the United States, there are s, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an "DF 4NJUI JT B %FNPDSBUJD QPMJUJDBM and is subject to the discretion of and neonatal ventilators) 1,095,210 confirmed cases with ecutive order Thursday that will * Of the 153 patients, 16 are in iso- 63,861 deaths and 155,737 have fulow adults to obtain marriage li- the county clerk. lation with COVID-19 symptoms; 7 ly recovered. nses via videoconferencing rath-

..)6%23!2)%3

.%732//-

WS-PRESS STAFF REPORT

!$6%24)3).'

Neither HealthKey Insurance nor Debbie Sharpe is connected with the Federal Medicare Program.

Publishing LLC

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NEWS

A3

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

A touch of Solstice

COURTESY PHOTO

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department held a graduation ceremony Friday, welcoming 10 new firefighters.

RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS

The spirit of the Solstice Parade can be viewed all year in a mural on the Granada Garage.

Santa Barbara City Fire welcomes 10 new firefighters By MITCHELL WHITE

‘It’s amazing how we’ve kept these companies going’ CONSTRUCTION

Continued from Page A1

including several subcontractors under Schipper Construction. “I’ve got maybe seven or eight subcontractors on the job,” said Mr. Church. “It’s amazing how we’ve kept these companies going. Really that was the key -- keeping everybody going and keeping people as much as possible off of the unemployment.” Keeping work moving along and maintaining project schedules has been a challenge however, especially with the added safety precautions now required at job sites. At the Milpas project, face masks are mandatory, social distancing is maintained, and sanitization is done multiple times a day. The biggest challenge has been employees turning up for work sick, Mr. Church told the News-Press. “We go and look at these guys. We take a look at them and see if there’s something wrong. We’ve actually sent home probably half a dozen guys because they showed up to work sick. If they have colds, even a cold, I sent them home to get well. We don’t want to be spreading anything. Period. That was a challenge because we had

Rafael Maldonado / News-Press

Construction work proceeds at 29 S. Milpas St.

to hit every one of these guys on a daily basis,” said Mr. Church. Despite the setbacks, construction firms remain optimistic about the state of the industry in the county as projects continue to pop up. “The estimators have got jobs coming out of their ears, and that’s a good thing. That’s awesome. That’s showing that our economy is getting back into the swing of things,” said Mr. Church. Although budget restraints could lead to fewer municipal projects in the coming years, Mr. Lash is confident Santa Barbara will rebound thanks to

tourism from the Los Angeles area. However, as other counties struggle, he anticipates contractors will flock to the area to bid on projects, making the field more competitive. “Our hope is for Congress to do an infrastructure plan,” said Mr. Lash. “I think that was needed before all this, but it’s been proven in the past that large infrastructure programs stimulate the economy, so I think that’s something that everyone in our industry is hoping for moving forward.”

NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department welcomed 10 new firefighters Friday, who were sworn in as the department’s 42nd Academy class. The ceremony culminated a multi-year recruiting and testing effort. The city received more than 800 applications, and each of the graduates passed a rigorous testing process that included an application and resume panel, three oral interviews, job-specific fitness testing, a medical and psychological exam and a thorough background assessment. The new firefighters will fill positions created by retirements, said James Heidlebaugh, fire spokesman. The new graduates are: Denver Chavez, Eric Cole, Jarrett Costa, Garrett Cuffel, Zachary La Cavera, Peter Navarra, Kyle Ochoa, Austin Fritzler, Spencer Smith and Shane Zeile. Originally scheduled for 12 weeks, the ceremony capped off a 10-week academy that included classroom instruction, conditioning training and manipulative skills. Adjustments were made to the academy to minimize exposures while completing the training curriculum, Mr. Heidlebaugh said. The academy prepared the recruits to safely respond to medical emergencies, auto accidents and extrications, water rescue, hazardous material operations, rope rescue, confined space rescue, floods, aircraft rescue and firefighting, structure firefighting, and wildland firefighting operations. “The ceremony is an acknowledgment that the recruits completed the mandated training, while

overcoming new challenges from COVID-19,” Mr. Heidlebaugh said. The move to accelerate the academy timeline came as the department prepared for possible surges in COVID-19 patients, as well as a proactive goal to augment department staffing should there be significant impacts to the community and firefighters affected by the virus, he added. “The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is taking every step necessary to ensure we fulfill our mission of protecting life and property in Santa Barbara during the COVID Pandemic. I am proud to welcome the 10 recruits who joined our ranks (Friday),” Fire Chief Eric Nickel said in a statement. “These recruits demonstrated their flexibility and resolve under extraordinary circumstances, and I am excited to see them serve our community with respect, compassion, and integrity.” Chief Nickel presided over the outdoor ceremony that complied with County Public Health orders. The recruits received their badges and recited the oath of duty. The ceremony was attended by fire command staff, academy instructors and a small number of family members. The event was also live streamed on the department’s Facebook page for friends and family to view from their homes. The new firefighters began working on Saturday. Their one-year probationary period will include field and classroom training, written and manipulative exams, and will culminate in a final test. email: mwhite@newspress.com

email: cwhittle@newspress.com

TRÉSOR We Buy, Sell and Broker Important Estate Jewelry, Diamonds and Watches. Located in the upper village of Montecito. Graduate Gemologists with 30 years of experience. We do free evaluations and private consultation. Open Monday-Friday 11-4

Call 805.969.0888 email: info@tresormontecito.com visit us at 1470 East valley Road Suite v www.tresormontecito.com

Your business RE WE A is important N OPE to this community.

Plan to be in our June 28th Special Section. Let our readers know that ation

Reserv ine: deadl rd 3 June 2 Work is being done on a new sewer and water main at 18 Anacapa St.

YOU are Open!

For more information or to place an ad call

805-564-5209

A4

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NEWS

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

The magic of turtles At left, a turtle enjoys a swim at the La Arcada Plaza fountain. Above, there’s no need to race as these turtles take a casual swim.

Sea life enhances fountain at La Arcada Plaza By DAVE MASON

T

NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

PHOTOS BY RAFAEL MALDONADO/NEWS-PRESS

Above, the fountain and its turtles are part of the charm at the plaza in the 1100 block of State Street. At right, there’s no more appropriate place for a turtle to relax than on this sculpture. Below, here’s how the fountain looks from a turtle’s point-ofview.

Turtles enjoy their day in the sun at the fountain.

urtles love their home at La Arcada Plaza. They enjoy swimming underwater in the fountain in front of Eleven 14 restaurant at the plaza, which is in the 1100 block of State Street. And in true Californian style, the turtles like to just kick back and lie in the sun on top of the fountain’s marine-like features, including the turtle sculpture. News-Press photojournalist Rafael Maldonado recently discovered the turtles swimming and relaxing on a sunny day. In fact, you can see the experience from a turtle’s point of view, as shown in one of Mr.

Maldonado’s photos. And you can watch the turtles in action in his video today at newspress.com. The turtles are part of the charm of La Arcada Plaza, which was designed by acclaimed architect Myron Hunt. The plaza was built under Mr. Hunt’s supervision in 1926. The plaza features everything from Santa Barbara artist Bud Bottoms’ bronze dolphins, to J. Seward Johnson’s and George Lundeen’s lifelike statues and Bonifatius Stirnberg’s interactive Mozart Trio. Also contributing to the environment are the turtles, who bring their own special joy. For more information, go to laarcadasantabarbara. com. email: dmason@newspress.com

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

ADVERTISING

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

A5

STESA services are available during COVID-19 pandemic through non-contact modalities.

/////////////////////////////

STESA has served thousands of survivors of sexual assault and their significant others in the last 46 years. We are committed to ending sexual assault in our lifetime. /////////////////////////////

• Expertise in all forms of sexual assault • Self-defense workshops for women • In-person counseling for individuals, • In-service training for professionals couples and families • Sexual Harassment Prevention training • Medical & legal accompaniment & for businesses, schools and nonprofit advocacy organizations

//////////////////

/////////////////////////////

24/7 HOTLINE: 805.564.3696 www.sbstesa.org

A6

ADVERTISING

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

NOW OPEN!

Rosa De La Mora Broker Associate

How to Successfully Build Your Best Offer I would like to offer some insight on how to ensure that your offer is seriously considered by sellers.

The new EXPRESS way to clean & shine the exterior of your car!

My advice is to always consult with your realtor on how to build an offer that would be appealing to a seller.

Stay in your car

There are 4 main elements to help make a complete offer package: 1. Proof of funds and/or Pre-Approval Letter 2. Cover letter 3. Offer terms 4. Reputation & First Impressions

Quick in, Quick out

Open 7am to 7pm– Seven Days a Week!

This is a win-win formula for both parties & demonstrates how ready and willing the buyer presents itself. My past experience is to show common courtesy to the seller and provide them with my “Best Offer Approach” as stated above. The Seller is given critical information that shows how serious a buyer is in moving foward with the selected property. Feel free to reach out for my Tips of the Trade by Email or a quick call. ~Rosa De La Mora Si hablo español

ONLY $

10!

Enter code 778899 before you pay

Cell: 805-696-3309 Fax: 805-896-2237 Email: realtordelamora@gmail.com www.rosadelamora.com

Expires 7/1/20.

Hwy 101 at Fairview

Broker Associate Lic #01378264

(805) 869-1955

Former location of Fairview Car Wash

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����������� ����� �����

Alfa Romeo of Santa Barbara

Audi Santa Barbara

(805) 845-9610

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595

300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

www.alfaromeoofsantabarbara.com

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Barbara 300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

(805) 845-9610

www.santabarbaracdjrf.com

BMW Santa Barbara 402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

301 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595 www.sbautogroup.com

www.sbautogroup.com

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Barbara

1701 Auto Center Drive Oxnard Auto Center

301 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 898-2400

(805) 898-2400

www.bunninchevroletcadillac.com

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Barbara

Jaguar Santa Barbara

(805) 845-9610

(805) 682-2800 1 (800) 676-1595

300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

(805) 485-9998

www.infinitioxnard.com

(805) 845-9610

Bunnin Chevrolet

www.bunninchevroletcadillac.com

Infiniti of Oxnard

300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

Bunnin Cadillac

www.santabarbaracdjrf.com

401 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Barbara 300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

(805) 845-9610

www.santabarbaracdjrf.com

Kia of Ventura

6424 Auto Center Drive Ventura

(805) 585-3640 www.kiaofventura.com

www.sbautogroup.com

www.santabarbaracdjrf.com

Land Rover Santa Barbara 401 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 682-2800 1 (800) 676-1595 www.sbautogroup.com

DCH Lexus of Santa Barbara (877) 425-0547

402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

350 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

www.dchlexusofsantabarbara.com

Mercedes-Benz Santa Barbara

Maserati of Santa Barbara (805) 845-9610

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595

www.maseratiofsantabarbara.com

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Barbara

www.sbautogroup.com

Kirby Subaru of Ventura

300 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara

6404 Auto Center Drive Ventura

www.santabarbaracdjrf.com

www.kirbysubaruofventura.com

(805) 845-9610

(855) 700-9197

Santa Barbara Nissan

Porsche Santa Barbara

(805) 967-1130

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595

425 S. Kellogg Ave. Goleta

www.sbnissan.com

Toyota of Santa Barbara 5611 Hollister Ave. Goleta

(805) 967-5611 www.toyota-sb.com

To Advertise in the Automotive Dealer Directory call (805) 564-5200!

402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

www.sbautogroup.com

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NEWS / CLASSIFIED

Always happy

Many small businesses say PPP critical to their survival WEBINAR

Continued from Page A1 Protection Program has been pretty effective,� said Mr. Imel. “It’s done a great job of keeping employees on payroll and keeping folks tied to their employer, as was intended by Congress. I think that we’ve been pleasantly surprised with the impact that that program has had.� According to a recent poll shared by Mr. Imel, 70% of small businesses with less than 20 employees said that PPP was critical to their businesses survival and keeping employees on payroll. On June 5, President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which was passed by the House in late May and approved by the Senate on June 3. One key provision of the act is that it extends the time period in which borrowers must spend their PPP loans from eight weeks to 24 weeks. “It allows businesses to use that PPP money for a longer period of time, which is going to be helpful,� said Mr. Imel. The act also lowers the percentage of loan proceeds that must be spent on payroll from 75% to 60%. It also remedied a drafting error where businesses who spent less than 60% of their PPP funds on payroll would have none of their loans forgiven. The Small Business Administration released guidance clarifying that loans would be forgiven on a sliding scale. “Even if you spend well below 60% you could still qualify for forgiveness, and the maximum amount of forgiveness that you could qualify for would be 60%, as long as it’s 60% on payroll,� said Mr. Imel. The loan coverage period was also extended to Dec 31, giving borrowers more time to rehire and not have their forgiveness impacted. “It also allows borrowers to defer their portion of the payroll tax. That was not an option

according to the first CARES Act that was passed a couple months ago, so I think that’s going to be useful,� said Mr. Imel. The measure also extended the loan term from two years to five years for the portion of the loan that is not forgiven. Nonprofits remain excluded from the PPP criteria. “That’s something in the U.S. Chamber we continue to push heavily on,� said Mr. Imel. The primary benefit of the changes for businesses will be more time to prepare and qualify for full loan forgiveness come Dec 31. It also gives businesses who have not yet taken advantage of the PPP to apply for loans in the next six months. If a business owner wants to have their loan forgiven early, they can apply as soon as banks are prepared to accept loan forgiveness applications. However, Mr. Vallejo advised against it. “It’s probably not a good idea only because, as we’ve seen repeatedly with this program, it’s very fluid. Things may change again so you probably want to wait,� said Mr. Vallejo. With other issues making the headlines in recent weeks, many in the community are unaware of the PPP expansions, said Mr. Vallejo. “You can hear the calmness in their voice afterwards when I tell them ‘Don’t forget. Now you have six months.’ They all feel much better about this,� said Mr. Vallejo. To date there have been more than 4.5 million PPP loans approved by the SBA totalling $511.5 billion. The average loan amount has been $112,730. With roughly $140 billion left in the program, there is quite a bit of lending capacity still available and it is not too late to apply, said Mr. Imel. “We’re hoping that for folks that think this is going to be necessary for their business to survive over the next couple of weeks and months that they’ll consider taking advantage of this program because there is still so much money available,� said Mr. Imel.

RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Ruth Marshall wears her mask with a smile. She proved that as she rode her chair down State Street and wore the special mask that she purchased online. She likes the street’s new promenade status and said she hopes the street remains open to pedestrians, bicyclists and skateboarders.

Classified email: cwhittle@newspress.com

/ÂœĂŠÂŤÂ?>ViĂŠ>Â˜ĂŠ>`ĂŠÂŤÂ?i>ĂƒiĂŠV>Â?Â?ĂŠ­näxÂŽĂŠÂ™ĂˆĂŽÂ‡{ĂŽÂ™ÂŁĂŠÂœĂ€ĂŠ}ÂœĂŠÂœÂ˜Â?ˆ˜iĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂœĂœĂœ°Â˜iĂœĂƒÂŤĂ€iĂƒĂƒ°Vœ“

, ,1 / /

Advertise Here For As Low as

$5.97*

Per-Day!

*Rate Based on 30 day consecutive run.

Service Directory Gardening J.W.’s Weed Whacking & Gardening Services Residential & Commercial FREE EST. 805-448-7177 Mention this ad get 10% off Care and maintenance of all your gardening needs. Pruning fruit trees, roses, hedges & more! RELIABLE. REASONABLE RATES. CALL Scott 448 9824

Handyman CARLOS HANDYMAN Home Repair Services Masonry, Decks, Patios, Concrete, Sidewalks, General Repairs. Not a licensed contractor 805-705-8497 805-698-9217

A7

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

Hauling %XPRESS (AULING

&2%% %34 !.9 $!9 *5.+

"253( #,%!. 9!2$ '! 2!'% 42)- 42%%3 #%-%.4

-%4!, $)24 *!#5::) ,)&4 '!4% (!.$9-!.

VVÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒÂˆÂ˜}É œœŽŽiiÂŤÂˆÂ˜} `Â“ÂˆÂ˜ÂˆĂƒĂŒĂ€>ĂŒÂˆĂ›i }i˜VˆiĂƒ Ă€ĂŒĂ‰ Ă€>ÂŤÂ…ÂˆVĂƒ Ă•ĂŒÂœÂ“ÂœĂŒÂˆĂ›i

Â?iĂ€ÂˆV>Â?É"vwVi

ÂœÂ“ÂŤĂ•ĂŒiĂ€

Ă•ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ“iÀÊ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆVi

ÂˆĂƒĂŒĂ€ÂˆLĂ•ĂŒÂœĂ€Ăƒ

œ“iĂƒĂŒÂˆV ˜}ˆ˜iiĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}É/iV…˜ˆV>Â? ˆ˜>˜Vˆ>Â? ÂœĂ›iĂ€Â˜Â“iÂ˜ĂŒ ˜`Ă•ĂƒĂŒĂ€Âˆ>Â?É >Â˜Ă•v>VĂŒĂ•Ă€ÂˆÂ˜} i}>Â? >˜>}i“iÂ˜ĂŒ i`ˆV>Â?É iÂ˜ĂŒ>Â? *iĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜>Â?ĂŠ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆViĂƒ *Ă€ÂœviĂƒĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜>Â? ,iĂƒĂŒ>Ă•Ă€>Â˜ĂŒĂ‰ Âœ`}ˆ˜} ,iĂŒ>ˆÂ?É-ĂŒÂœĂ€i ->Â?iĂƒ -iVĂ€iĂŒ>Ă€Âˆ>Â? -iÂ?v‡ “Â?ÂœĂžÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ -ŽˆÂ?Â?i`ĂŠ >LÂœĂ€ ÂˆĂƒViÂ?Â?>˜iÂœĂ•Ăƒ *>Ă€ĂŒÂ‡/ˆ“i /iÂ“ÂŤÂœĂ€>ÀÞ ÂœLĂƒĂŠ7>Â˜ĂŒi` ,iĂƒĂ•Â“iĂƒ

>Ă€iiÀÊ `Ă•V>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ “Â?ÂœĂžÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ ˜vÂœ 7ÂœĂ€ÂŽĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ œ“i

ACCOUNTING

Staff Accountant (Santa Barbara, CA): Prep federal & state individual, corporate, partnership, & trust income tax returns. Independently conduct fin’l statement audits, reviews, & compilations. Bach’s in Acctg or related reqd. Resumes: Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP, Attn: Recruiting Department, 104 W. Anapamu St. Ste. B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

ENGINEER Radio Systems Engineer sought by Sonos, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA to deliver impactful radio solutions in high volume production. Req: MS + 2 yrs. or BS + 5 yrs. 20% domestic/int’l travel req’d. Resume to: Carmen Palacios, Sonos, Inc., 614 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Ref job code: TS0709.

PROFESSIONAL Senior Marketing & Account Manager sought by Sonos, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA to drive goto-mkt & mktg approach for its largest online retailer in the U.S. & Canada. Req: BS + 2 yrs. (Will accept 3yr Bach’s of Commerce deg). Resume to: Carmen Palacios, Sonos, Inc., 614 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Ref job code: AG0518.

Advertising in the Classified Really Works Email: classad@newspress.com

or for more information Call 805-963-4391

, -

(Day Wk Mo) LOW PRICES! Isla Vista Bikes • 805-968-3338

Tile Tile Setter/Handyman No job too small 805-681-0064 UL

Classified Email:

classad@newspress.com

Call 805 963-4391 to place your home or business service listing.

Feed/Fuel OAK FIREWOOD

Senior Director of Gift Planning Senior Director of Annual Giving Employment Coordinator Cloud Applications Administrator and Developer Apply online at www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission.

DATE OF HEARING:

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

We have established alternative methods of participation in the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission hearings, pursuant to the California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, which states: • •

Providing an opportunity to “observe and address the meeting telephonically or otherwise electronically,� alone, meets the participation requirement; and “Such a body need not make available any physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment.�

The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public: 1.

You may observe the live stream of the County Planning Commission meetings on (1) Local Cable Channel 20, (2) online at: http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/csbtv/livestream.sbc; or (3) YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20

2.

If you wish to make a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, the following methods are available: •

Distribution to the County Planning Commission - Submit your comment via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Commission hearing. Please submit your comment to the Recording Secretary at dvillalo@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.

•

Read into the record at the meeting – Submit your comment limited to 250 words or less via email to the Recording Secretary at dvillalo@countyofsb.org, prior to the close of public comment on the agenda item the comment is related to, unless otherwise directed by the Chair. Please state in your email that you would like this “read into the record.� Every effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read out loud at the hearing due to time limitations. Comments timely received will be placed into record and distributed appropriately.

•

Video and Teleconference Public Participation – To participate via Zoom, please preregister for the meeting using the below link.

Furniture LOCAL CARP. SOFA FACTORY SHOWROOM Affordable custom made & sized

sofas & sectionals for far less than retail store prices. Styles inspired by Pottery Barn, Rest. Hardware & Sofas U Love. Buy FACTORY DIRECT & save 30-50%. Quality leather, slipcovered & upholstered styles. Call 805-566-2989 to visit Carp. showroom.

JUNE 24, 2020

Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order N-33-20, issued on March 19, 2020, to protect the health and wellbeing of all Californian’s and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission hearings will no longer provide in-person participation.

461-5715, 234-5794. Quality, well slit, dry oak 1/2 cords $245 plus delivery. Full cords avail.

When: Jun 24, 2020 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: County Planning Commission 06/24/2020 Register in advance for this webinar: https://countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5xbYuc-bRUWscXriMQpcMg

/, -*",/ / "

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The Commission’s rules on hearings and public comment, unless otherwise directed by the Chair, remain applicable to each of the participation methods listed above.

ÂˆĂ€VĂ€>vĂŒ ÂœĂŒÂœĂ€VĂžVÂ?iĂƒ Âœ>ĂŒĂƒ]ĂŠ*ÂœĂœiĂ€ Âœ>ĂŒĂƒ]ĂŠ->ˆÂ? 7>ĂŒiĂ€VĂ€>vĂŒ

Â?>ĂƒĂƒÂˆVĂƒ Ă•ĂŒÂœÂ“ÂœĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠ ‡< "ĂŒÂ…iÀÊ >ÂŽiĂ€Ăƒ ,iVĂ€i>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜>Â? /Ă€>ˆÂ?iĂ€Ăƒ i>Ăƒi Âœ>˜ 7>Â˜ĂŒi`

Mercedes

Over 15 years experience

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING*

Bicycle

New/Used/Rentals

Â˜ĂŒÂˆÂľĂ•iĂƒ ÂŤÂŤÂ?ˆ>˜ViĂƒ Ă€ĂŒ Ă•VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ Ă•`ÂˆÂœĂ‰-ĂŒiĂ€iÂœ Ă•ĂŒÂœĂŠ*>Ă€ĂŒĂƒ ˆVĂžVÂ?iĂƒ Ă•ÂˆÂ?`ˆ˜}ĂŠ >ĂŒiĂ€Âˆ>Â?

ÂœÂ?Â?iVĂŒÂˆLÂ?iĂƒ

ÂœÂ“Â“Ă•Â˜ÂˆV>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ

ÂœÂ“ÂŤĂ•ĂŒiĂ€Ăƒ >À“Ê ÂľĂ•ÂˆÂŤÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ ii`É Ă•iÂ? Ă•Ă€Â˜ÂˆĂŒĂ•Ă€i >Ă€>}iĂŠ->Â?iĂƒ i>Â?ĂŒÂ…ĂŠ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆViĂƒĂ‰-Ă•ÂŤÂŤÂ?ˆiĂƒ ÂœLLˆiĂƒ iĂœiÂ?ÀÞ ÂˆĂ›iĂƒĂŒÂœVÂŽ >V…ˆ˜iÀÞ ÂˆĂƒViÂ?Â?>˜iÂœĂ•Ăƒ ÂˆĂƒV°ĂŠ7>Â˜ĂŒi` Ă•ĂƒÂˆV>Â? Ă•Ă€ĂƒiÀÞÊ-Ă•ÂŤÂŤÂ?ˆiĂƒ "vwViĂŠ ÂľĂ•ÂˆÂŤÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ *iĂŒĂƒ *Â…ÂœĂŒÂœ}Ă€>ÂŤÂ…Ăž ,iÂ˜ĂŒ>Â?Ăƒ ,iĂƒĂŒ>Ă•Ă€>Â˜ĂŒĂŠ ÂľĂ•ÂˆÂŤÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ -iĂœÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ >V…ˆ˜iĂƒ -ÂŤÂœĂ€ĂŒÂˆÂ˜} -ĂŒÂœĂ€iĂŠ ÂľĂ•ÂˆÂŤÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ -Ăœ>ÂŤĂƒ /6É6ˆ`iÂœ 7>ĂŒiÀÊ ÂœÂ˜ĂƒiÀÛ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜

05",)# ./4)#%3

2008 Mercedes CLK 350 Four new tires. Excellent condition. $12,000 Negotiable Call Tom 805-469-1169

Advertising in the Classified Section really works. Email: classad@newspress.com or for additional information call 805-963-4391 and place your ad today!

The Planning Commission hearing begins at 11:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Planning Commission. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to appear and speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101. Letters should be filed with the secretary of the Planning Commission no later than 12:00 P.M. on the Monday before the Planning Commission hearing. The decision to accept late materials will be at the discretion of the Planning Commission. Maps and/or staff analysis of the proposals may be reviewed at https://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/ hearings/cpc.sbc or by appointment by calling (805) 568-2000. If you challenge the project(s) 20SCD-00000-00003, 19APL-00000-00005, and 20APL-00000-00002 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. * This is a partial listing of the items to be heard at the Planning Commission Hearing of June 24, 2020. Previously noticed Case Nos. 20SCD-00000-00003 (Zaca Mesa Substantial Conformity Determination) and 19APL-00000-00005 (Caswell Appeal of Accessory Structures) were continued to this hearing from the hearings of April 29, 2020 and May 13, 2020. See previous notice for full descriptions of these items. If you have any questions, call Planning and Development at (805) 568-2000. Appellant and Property Owner Appeal of SBAR’s 20APL-00000-00002 Preliminary Approval of 18BAR-00000-00175 Carpinteria Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 Alex Tuttle, Supervising Planner (805) 884-6844 and 15304(f) Travis Lee, Planner (805) 568-2046 Hearing on the request of Tricia Knight, agent for the appellant and owners, Verizon Wireless & William and Warren Thomas, to consider Case No. 20APL-00000-00002 [appeal filed on January 21, 2020] an appeal of the South County Board of Architectural Review’s (SBAR’s) decision to grant preliminary design review approval to Case No. 18BAR-00000-00175, in compliance with Section 35-182 (Appeals) of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance, on property located in the AG-I-10 zone. The design review application involves Assessor Parcel Number 001-020-010, located at 5560 Casitas Pass Road, in the Carpinteria area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 5/13/20) SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY (568-2000) JUN 14 / 2020 -- 56091

A8

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NEWS

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

‘Although we are separated by distance, we are united in excitement and joy’ UCSB

Continued from Page A1 from one of the best public schools in the country, COVID-19 had other plans. The novel coronavirus has forced hundreds of important events to be canceled throughout the country, and that includes the commencement ceremonies for all UCSB students. UCSB was still able to give its students recognition online, however, with videos which included a message from Chancellor Henry T. Yang, celebrated singer Mr. Johnson and student speaker Courtney Chan. At first thought, Mr. Johnson’s

song choice might seem a bit odd. A love song about how being together feels so great during a time where students could not even gather to celebrate their graduation feels strange. Yet, it also fit incredibly well. While there was no grand celebration this year, students celebrated with their loved ones or even their friends from the comfort of their own home. While the coronavirus has robbed students of their commencement, it didn’t take away their opportunity to be “better together.” It also served as a reminder that even in the darkest times, treating people with compassion can always bring a smile to someone’s

DAVE MASON/NEWS-PRESS

UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang addresses graduates during Saturday’s virtual commencement and confirmed there will be an inperson ceremony for the Class of 2020 at a later date.

face. Mr. Johnson said as much when he told students, “I know you are well aware of the challenges your generation is up against and so the only real advice I could give is to make sure you enter this next phase of your life with as much empathy and kindness as you can.” Chancellor Yang also had a similar message in his graduations to the Class of 2020. “Although we are separated by distance, we are united in excitement and joy,” Chancellor Yang said. He also made it clear that this virtual ceremony is only “the beginning” and a “precursor” to the in-person ceremony that will happen for the Class of 2020 on a future date. “Class of 2020, we will give you the hallmark ceremony you deserve and I look forward to shaking your hand on our commencement stage on a future date,” Chancellor Yang said. The Chancellor also shared that 40% of this year’s graduates include first-generation college students. Student speaker Ms. Chan shared some of the wisdom she gained on her non-traditional path to her degree in a three minute video. Unlike most members of the Class of 2020, Ms. Chan did not attend any university right away. In fact, she shared in her video that she did not even walk across the stage during her high school graduation 11 years ago and worked at a spa for several years after. Knowing that the environment didn’t suit her, Ms. Chan eventually opted to return to school to craft her own future.

UCSB IMAGE

The UCSB alma mater was played during Saturday’s online commencement for the Class of 2020.

“I was terrified to return to school as an older student, but if I found community college to be intimidating, it was twice as intimidating to be accepted to a top university,” Ms. Chan said. Ms. Chan then went on to talk about the important figures she met during her journey that helped her feel accepted in Isla Vista. “The community in Isla Vista has made me feel at home when I

felt like a fish out of water… UCSB has provided the encouragement and reinforcement that I have always needed while giving me the space to go through my journey judgement free,” Ms. Chan said. “Eleven years ago, I could not have imagined myself crossing the finish line, more so no one could have imagined that our time at UCSB would be ending in the shadow of a global pandemic. I

believe that we all wish we could have a standard graduation experience, but I am bolstered by the spirit of the Gaucho.” The video can be found at https://www.ucsb.edu/2020-virtualcelebration. Additional videos from the deans of each college can also be found on the virtual commencement page of UCSB’s website. email: jmercado@newspress.com

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

COVELL, Marjorie E. “Marge” 2/22/1917 – 6/4/2020 Marge passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, just a few months after her 103rd birthday. Born in Osmond, Nebraska, Marjorie Esther Kuhl, was the seventh child of eleven. When she was seventeen, the family moved to Sioux City, Iowa where she attended Cathedral Catholic High School for her senior year. It was at a school dance that she met her future husband, Paul Covell. They married in July, 1941. Paul joined the Army Air Corp/Air Force shortly after they married, which began a 30-year military life for them. During this time, they raised their seven children. Oftentimes Marge was on her own when Paul was stationed overseas. Retirement brought them to Santa Barbara, CA where Marge lived until her death. Marge’s greatest joy in life was her family, but everyone that knew her felt they were special. Her eyes would light up when you entered the room. She was the perfect example of grace, independence, and unconditional love. Marge’s curiosity when traveling or simply taking a “Sunday” drive took her to many unexpected places and countless adventures. She was always looking forward to what was around the next bend in the road. She loved flowers and challenged herself daily with all types of puzzles. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Paul, her son, Robert (Bob) Covell, her daughter, Kathleen (Kathy) Skelton and all but one of her siblings. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo Comer, Patty Covell Zsoka, Michael Covell (Mary Carol), Norma (NJ) Kittle (Steve), Ruth Georgi (Peter), her daughter in law, Gretchen Covell, and son in law, Chuck Skelton. She was a proud grandmother of sixteen, great-grandmother to twenty-three and great-great-grandmother of two. She is also survived by her sister, Norma. The family is grateful for everyone’s love and support. Services will be held at a later date.

Seefeld, Kermit Allen (“Kip”) Jr. March 5, 1944 to June 5, 2020

The world has lost a very wonderful man, a true gentleman. On June 5, 2020 Kermit Allen Seefeld Jr, died following a long battle with Parkinson’s with Lewy Body Dementia; a battle he fought with uncommon dignity and grace. Kermit, known to all who loved him as Kip, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Kermit Allen Seefeld Sr. and Vivian Petrie Seefeld on March 5, 1944. When Kermit Sr. came to Santa Barbara to teach at fledgling UCSB, then located on the Riviera, Vivian, 18 month old Kermit Jr and older sister Joanne soon followed. Kip remained a Santa Barbara boy all his life. He attended Roosevelt School, where his mother Vivian was his kindergarten and 1st grade teacher, La Colina Jr. High and Santa Barbara High School, graduating in 1962. After high school he went on to the University of California, Berkeley (Go Bears!) where he was an enthusiastic member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. It was at Cal that he met his wife Kim on a blind date, though they didn’t marry until 20 years later. Kip graduated from Cal with a degree in Economics, then entered the United States Navy Flight Training program in Pensacola, Florida. Following his discharge in 1970, when the Navy decided it had too many officers, he happily returned to Santa Barbara, never to leave again. Kip’s business career began in banking at Wells Fargo Bank, then at Santa Barbara Bank& Trust where he specialized in commercial and real estate lending. He went on to become President of a commercial real estate management firm and ended his career as an owner/manager of rental real estate properties owned by him and his family. Kip was an avid and skilled golfer, renowned for being able to “get up and down from anywhere”; his feats being dubbed by his golf buddies as “Seefeld Pars.” He loved to play bridge with his old college friends. He possessed a keen intelligence enhanced by a wickedly dry wit liberally applied to his interests in finance, politics and sports. Most of all he loved his family. He was a good and loving son to his parents and brother to his sisters. He took enormous pride in raising 4 boys to become really fine men who were hard workers with successful careers, good husbands and fathers who chose smart, beautiful, independent women as wives. He considered them his greatest legacy. Kip is survived by his wife of many years, Kim Antoinette Harley Seefeld, sons Kermit Allen “ Kas” Seefeld III, wife Julie, and the “Bollinger Boys,” Christian ( wife Cara), Wyatt and Alex (Maureen) and his grandchildren Kermit Allen Seefeld IV, August Armour Seefeld, Caitlin Christine Bollinger, Charles Nicolas Bollinger and Connor Harley Bollinger, as well as his sister Joanne Seefeld Rapp. He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Vivian Seefeld and his much loved and missed sister Patricia Lee Seefeld All who knew and loved him will forever miss and never forget this incredibly kind, generous, gentle man. A cocktail party that Kip wished to hold for his friends and family will be held later in the year at his favorite golfing venue when it re-opens. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his honor may do so to the Wounded Warrior Project, Special Olympics or VNA Hospice.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

McDERMID, Dr. Leonard “Dave” David

Dr. Leonard “Dave” David McDermid died of natural causes at age 84 on 4/27/20. He was raised in Essexville and Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan and their School of Medicine and served as a psychiatrist in the U.S. Army in Germany. Dave was a well regarded psychiatrist in Santa Barbara from 1969 to 2000, where he also co-founded Sarah Foote School, co-founded the child-adolescent psychiatry department at Cottage Hospital, served with the Hospice of Santa Barbara beginning in 1975, and sang in the Barbershop Quartet. He then practiced psychiatry and lived in Traverse City, Michigan until he retired in Portland, Oregon, in 2016. He is survived by many friends, his children Matthew (“Hitch”), Lea and Michelle and his sister Bonnie Morse. Email LeoMozartBert@gmail.com to share memories or ask any questions of his children.

TISDALE, Patricia Anne O’Neill

On May 11th, 2020, Patricia Anne O’Neill Tisdale, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and best friend was lost to cancer. She was a pillar of strength and love in our family and will be greatly missed. The previous day, her entire family celebrated a unique Mother’s Day together, filled with love and support. That day greatly lifted Pat’s spirit and gave everyone an opportunity to express appreciation for ways in which she had enriched their lives. Pat was born in Wichita, Kansas, at St. Francis Hospital on December 17, 1937, to Willis Andrew O’Neill and Dorothy Price O’Neill. When Pat was age three, the O’Neill family moved to San Diego where she attended Alice Birney Elementary School, Horace Mann and Roosevelt Junior High Schools, and San Diego High School as well as San Diego State University. At SDSU she majored in elementary education, and art. She also was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. During college summers, Pat worked at the new San Diego Children’s Zoo, where she met her future husband, David, also a student at SDSU. Newly commissioned USN Ensign David and Pat were married July 11, 1958, at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown San Diego. They were soon stationed at Yokosuka, Japan for three years where two of their four sons, Scott and Brian, were born. Returning to San Diego, in 1961, David retired from active naval duty, and joined San Diego Trust and Savings Bank as an Investment Officer. Pat and David settled back into their hometown, renewing friendships and adding two more sons, Brad and Steve, to their family. In 1966, the family relocated to Santa Barbara, where David joined an investment firm which later became Starbuck, Tisdale & Associates while Pat concentrated on raising four boisterous sons in their 1910 Montecito home. She enjoyed the young friends of her sons who stopped by the Tisdale home. They always seemed to know when it was Taco night! Pat became a dedicated member of the Santa Barbara community during an era of women’s lib, Vietnam war protests, in a counterculture movement of hippies, free love, and free speech! Pat joined the Junior League of Santa Barbara where she chaired the Santa Barbara VD Education Coalition and spent 11 years on the CA Governor’s VD Education Council, (appointed by Gov’s. Reagan, Deukmajian, and Brown). She served with the Tri-County U.S. Comprehensive Health Planning Association and was on the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury. Pat was on the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Women’s Committee for 25 years. She was a board member of the Channel City Club, and a member of the Santa Barbara Committee on Foreign Relations, Young America’s Foundation and Santa Barbara Women’s Fund. She was President of SBCC Garvin Theatre “Supporting Cast”. Pat also served briefly on the Women’s Board of the Santa Barbara Art Museum and supported many organizations such as the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Music Academy of the West, and the Lobero Theatre Women’s Auxiliary. In addition, she belonged to the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, Birnam Wood Golf Club and the Little Town club. After trade opened up with China, Pat and her partner/mentor Marge Dwelle, became importers of Japanese and Asian antiques with their “KIKYO Asian Antiques and Art” business. Travels took Pat and Dave to Japan, China, South East Asia, India and parts of the Middle East, Turkey, England, France, Italy and Africa as well as many parts of our beautiful United States. Relationships were the center of her life; family was the center of her relationships. She guided (or ruled) gently with charm, love and humor. Once, she presented “Christmas Day in Tisalot” (a play on Camelot), where the grandchildren, attired in Elizabethan costumes learned courtly manners. Pat enjoyed the art of Ikebana which she studied while living in Japan. Her interest in American history lead her to trace part of her ancestry back to the early days of Jamestown. Much to her delight, she learned that she was eligible to join the National Society of Colonial Dames in America. Pat loved theatre, travel, history, animals and a good laugh. She was truly grateful to have lived in beautiful Santa Barbara with its stellar people and wonderful friends. Pat is survived by David, her husband of 62 years; her four sons: Scott (Sophie), Brian (fiancée Jill), Brad (Denise), and Steve; five grandchildren, Nolan, Luke, Danielle, Davis, and Britni; and brother, Michael O’Neill of Belmont, CA. Given the restrictions of COVID-19, there was a small family gathering to lay Pat to rest. A celebration of Pat’s life will be scheduled when circumstances allow. The family wishes to thank the members of the medical community who cared for Pat at the end of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press and also appear on our website: www.newspress.com Text can be submitted by email to obits@newspress.com, faxed to (805) 966-1421, or brought into our De La Guerra Plaza office. Please include: name, address and contact phone number. The deadline for Tuesday-Friday’s edition is 10 a.m. the previous day. Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s edition deadline is at 12 noon on Thursday. Obituaries must be prepaid. We accept all major credit cards by phone, or payment can be made at our office. The cost is approximately $6.00 per/line daily and $6.35 per/line Sunday plus $25 per photo*,**. * All obituaries include a $40 Service fee. **Ask our representative about Spotlighting your obituary online for an additional $10. A line consists of approximately 75 characters, which include spaces & punctuation without a photo and 40-55 characters with a photo. Photos can be submitted digitally (jpeg format/at least 200dpi) or an original can be brought into our office for scanning. For further information, please call (805) 564-5249. Free Death Notices must be submitted by your mortuary. The News-Press can not accept Death Notices from individuals, please consult your mortuary. Please email Death Notices to: news@newspress.com.

Low clouds, then Low clouds, then Low clouds, then Low clouds, then sunshine sun sunshine sun INLAND

INLAND

INLAND

Low clouds followed by sun

INLAND

INLAND

90 51

94 51

86 50

85 53

84 52

75 57

74 57

71 56

69 56

69 54

COASTAL

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 72/53

COASTAL

COASTAL

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 84/63

Guadalupe 71/53

Santa Maria 75/52

Vandenberg 66/52

New Cuyama 84/52 Ventucopa 78/53

Los Alamos 81/53

Lompoc 68/49 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020

Buellton 79/50

Solvang 85/52

Gaviota 74/55

SANTA BARBARA 75/57 Goleta 76/57

Carpinteria 71/58 Ventura 71/58

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

82/56 70/54 92 in 1956 45 in 1943

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.00” 0.04” (0.03”) 11.57” (17.50”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

85/63/s 94/64/s 70/34/s 89/54/s 68/58/pc 84/60/s 81/57/pc 64/54/pc 87/64/s 80/61/s 73/43/s 86/61/s 68/53/s 84/55/s 75/58/s 81/57/s 72/58/pc 100/71/s 80/60/s 88/51/s 86/59/s 73/63/pc 72/56/s 79/57/s 79/54/s 73/60/pc 68/40/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 92/51/s 76/57/pc 73/50/pc 77/51/pc 77/50/s 94/51/s 68/52/pc 71/59/pc

84/64/pc 67/55/pc 71/54/s 94/73/s 91/56/pc 93/72/s 86/76/t 77/61/s 74/60/pc 77/58/pc 106/78/s 68/55/pc 82/63/s 77/56/s 65/52/pc 77/62/c

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a south swell 3-6 feet at 17-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a south swell 3-6 feet at 17-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time June 14 June 15 June 16

5:32 a.m. 6:34 p.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:02 p.m. 7:49 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

3.3’ 4.7’ 3.3’ 5.0’ 3.3’ 5.3’

Low

12:28 a.m. 11:42 a.m. 1:20 a.m. 12:19 p.m. 2:02 a.m. 12:52 p.m.

2.2’ 1.1’ 1.6’ 1.4’ 1.1’ 1.7’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 93/62/s 100/68/s 74/36/s 95/57/pc 70/57/pc 84/57/pc 82/56/s 62/50/pc 93/59/pc 81/61/s 74/46/pc 89/56/pc 69/54/pc 85/51/pc 73/57/pc 85/56/s 71/59/pc 103/72/s 84/61/s 94/51/pc 87/54/pc 72/63/pc 72/54/pc 80/54/pc 84/51/pc 74/61/pc 70/41/pc

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west-southwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 3-6 feet with a west-northwest swell 3-6 feet at 6 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 84/52/s 76/57/pc 71/50/pc 72/53/s 75/52/pc 90/51/pc 66/52/pc 71/58/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

81/63/pc 66/55/c 76/58/s 94/73/s 93/62/pc 93/71/s 87/76/t 81/69/t 77/60/pc 78/59/pc 106/81/s 62/52/r 83/62/pc 88/63/pc 61/50/r 78/62/c

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 153,538 acre-ft. Elevation 739.16 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 46.7 acre-ft. Inflow 62.5 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

New

First

Jun 20

Jun 28

WORLD CITIES

Today 5:46 a.m. 8:13 p.m. 2:04 a.m. 2:17 p.m.

Full

Jul 4

Mon. 5:47 a.m. 8:13 p.m. 2:31 a.m. 3:11 p.m.

Last

Jul 12

Today Mon. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 95/67/s 100/69/pc Berlin 77/56/pc 75/56/s Cairo 92/68/s 92/70/s Cancun 86/76/t 86/76/t London 71/53/pc 72/56/pc Mexico City 78/50/pc 79/50/pc Montreal 70/50/pc 75/53/pc New Delhi 103/84/s 106/85/pc Paris 74/56/pc 74/57/t Rio de Janeiro 77/70/r 72/70/r Rome 75/58/s 77/61/pc Sydney 69/47/r 67/49/s Tokyo 80/75/sh 87/71/pc W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

PAGE

B1

life@newspress.com

Life

S U N DA Y, J U N E 14 , 2 0 2 0

By JORGE MERCADO NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

T

hroughout the current COVID-19 pandemic, there has been no lack of people affected by the situation. At the same time, there are also a variety of ways to give people a reason to smile. Recently the Storyteller Children’s Center, a year-round Santa Barbara therapeutic school serving homeless and disadvantaged toddlers and preschoolers, put a smile on a lot of kids’ faces. For three days, Executive Director Donna Barranco Fisher and other staff members were handing out goodie bags to the families they support. Inside the bag was a $100 dollar gift card to go shopping for groceries. That gift card, however, was attached to a much cuter, fluffier object — a stuffed colored bear. “This bear is important because children love things like stuffed animals, and it’s really an attractive little bear, and it will give them something to hold on to, especially for children who are scared, sometimes just holding on to something provides that security for them,” Ms. Fisher told the News-Press. The Hope Bear was donated to the Storyteller Children’s Center by local hotelier and toy manufacturer, Ty Warner. Known for his Beanie Babies, Mr. Warner donated hundreds of Hope Bears in hopes of bringing a bit of joy during such a dark time. All proceeds from the bear will be donated to the United Way Worldwide fund. “The world needs hope, and this little bear just might bring us the smile we need right now,” Mr. Warner said in a news release May 12 when the bear was announced. “This really came out of nowhere for us,” Ms. Fisher recalled. “I would not have thought about this in normal circumstances, and here comes Ty Warner with this very generous offer for us, and it’s wonderful. It’s nice to know that during these times people can come together and put differences aside and can work toward a common goal, which is helping others.” The timing also could not have been any better for Ms. Fisher and the Storyteller Children’s Center. Right before she received the news about the bears, Ms. Fisher had just started a food campaign. She hoped to give gift cards to the families served by the center. “Our families are all struggling, and they have food instability, and their housing is not stable. And so during COVID, they’re really at risk,” Ms. Fisher said. Soon after starting the program, Ms. Fisher spoke with Erinn Lynch, a board member who also works for Blaze, a Santa Barbara public relations firm. Ms. Lynch approached Ms. Fisher about the generous offer, and suddenly the idea to combine both gifts came together. “I thought about tying the gift cards onto the Hope Bears. That way, each child gets a little soft cuddly stuffed animal right now to

Hope from a special bear Ty Warner and Storyteller Children’s Center puts smile on kids’ faces COURTESY PHOTOS

The Hope Bear is a small stuffed animal with a variety of pastel colors to help kids maintain a calm mindset. The Storyteller Children’s Center is distributing it to youths.

find comfort with and the families will be able to buy food,” Ms. Fisher said. Then, when the day came, it was as expected. Families were happy. Parents had a little extra spending money to try to feed their loved ones, while the kids had a small and cute bear to give them hope. “Children can usually attach themselves to a beloved object that makes them feel secure, and we

hope this provides them with that — something they can literally hold onto,” Ms. Fisher said. Throughout her time at the Storyteller’s Children Center, Ms. Fisher has helped hundreds of disadvantaged students. During the last five years as executive director, Ms. Fisher has expanded the mental health and trauma support for students, increased teachers’ salaries

and continued education hours, created and formalized behavioral intervention plans, and increased individual and grant donations. Ms. Fisher feels good about those accomplishments as she prepares to retire at the end of July at the age of 60. “You don’t go into this line of work to become rich financially. You come into this line of work because you want to effectuate

change for people who may not have those opportunities, and I have never in my 30 years of being in this profession ever worked with teachers and staff administrators who are just tirelessly working to support our children and families,” Ms. Fisher said. “I’ve never worked with a group of people so dedicated and motivated my entire professional career, and I think that’s something else that sets us

apart from a lot of other places.” Living in Santa Barbara, many people usually think of the wealth that exists in the community, but Ms. Fisher said there is also a lot of poverty. While helping the adults is important, so too is being there for the youth, and that’s where Storyteller Children’s Center shines. Ms. Fisher talked about a study done by Kaiser Permanente in which nearly 17,000 Caucasian, mostly college educated adults were interviewed with questions about childhood. “What it found is if these things happened to you as a child and you did not have an intervention early on, you ran a higher risk of having obesity, you ran a higher risk of having diabetes, you ran a higher risk of heart disease,” she said. “Because of that, we know that the work that we do is crucial because we are still working with children while their brains are malleable. We can actually rewire those parts of the brain that did not develop, and because of our interventions, we are able to give children a fighting chance to have a successful life, a more normal life.” And that’s how Storyteller Children’s Center is more than a storytelling site. It actually is a therapy preschool for at-risk students, and ultimately, the goal is for a story with a happy ending for the children. “We provide very encompassing support. If a child needs clothing we provide clothing. If a child needs speech and language therapy we provide, so we’re a very saturated type of agency where we provide a lot,” Ms. Fisher said. All of Storyteller’s Children’s Center’s services are free. For Ms. Fisher, the most important thing she and her staff can do for the families, is being there and establishing a trusting relationship. “It’s hard to trust people, and we have been really good at being able to do that so our families don’t feel that stigma as much because they recognize the support that we’re providing. They know they can come to us, and we don’t judge,” Ms. Fisher said. During the pandemic, tough times have limited the Children’s Center’s ability to help. Still, Ms. Fisher is doing everything she can from a communication standpoint, from sending out opportunities for free food to sending out opportunities for free refurbished laptops. And, of course, providing hope in any shape or form, including the shape of a small bear. “I go home to a house every night, where I open the refrigerator door if I want something to drink or eat, so to know that I can help someone who may not have that type of fortune is amazing. To know that I know that they’re going to go around and buy food is amazingly fulfilling. It’s unbelievable,” Ms. Fisher said. “And to also know that our children have something to hold on to at night, to feel secure is also so rewarding.” email: jmercado@newspress.com

At left, Donna Barranco Fisher, executive director for Storyteller Children’s Center, believes the Hope Bear will give the children something to help them feel secure during uncertain times. Center, the Hope Bears were provided free of charge by local hotelier Ty Warner. Mr. Warner is donating 100% of the profits of the Hope Bear to the United Way Worldwide Fund. At right, Storyteller Children’s Center provided Hope Bears, along with a $100 gift card to local grocery stores, to each of the nearly 100 students they serve.

B2

No. 0607

PUZZLE

7+$7 6&5$0%/(' :25' *$0( %\ 'DYLG / +R\W DQG -HII .QXUHN

616$2( &5$,*/ 66(985 /21(/3

&(,7./ ‹ 7ULEXQH &RQWHQW $JHQF\ //& $OO 5LJKWV 5HVHUYHG

1RZ DUUDQJH WKH FLUFOHG OHWWHUV WR IRUP WKH VXUSULVH DQVZHU DV VXJJHVWHG E\ WKH DERYH FDUWRRQ

35,17 <285 $16:(5 ,1 7+( &,5&/(6 %(/2:

Âľ 7+(

RELEASE DATE: 6/14/2020

1/$+('

RELEASE WHAT GOES UP DATE: MUST COME DOWN

Horoscope.com Sunday, June 14, 2020

22

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

40 Alias letters 41 Demurring words 42 Member of the genus Helix 44 Marcel Duchamp, e.g. 47 Genre for the Spice Girls or Backstreet Boys 49 Passion 51 Bug experts, informally 55 Breathtaking sight in the ocean? 56 Back 58 This and others 59 Downed 62 GPS’s guesses 64 Montezuma, for one 65 Assign new functions to, as keyboard keys 66 Some natural remedies 69 Cabinet position once held by Herbert Hoover 72 Give one’s take 73 Basic knowledge, with ‘‘the’’ 77 Went after, in a way 78 ____ admin 79 Classic brand of candy wafers 80 Magical teen of Archie Comics 82 Give kudos to 84 Pop a wheelie? 86‘ ‘I’ve got that covered’’ 87 Paid to play

ARIES — Take care with key transactions and detailed paperwork this week. It’s likely that you could miss something important and lose out. TAURUS — Over this week, you’ll fare better if you take responsibility for your own financial security rather than relying on others to do it for you. GEMINI — This week those in authority could seem to be giving out mixed messages and leaving you confused about what you should do next. If you can’t get a straight answer, you’ll need to rely on logic to get you through. CANCER — If you know how to visualize properly, the coming week could assist you in making your dreams come true. The trick is to go to the end first and imagine you already have what you want. LEO — This week you may be wondering how much you can trust someone. This thought could be on your mind over the days ahead as you ponder whether to go ahead with a scheme or idea of theirs. VIRGO —This week may be difficult to be as discerning as you usually are. You may wonder about someone’s motives because it’s hard to fathom where they’re coming from. LIBRA — It might be difficult to set firm boundaries this week even though you’d benefit by doing so. It might be easier to avoid confrontation than to discuss something you find uncomfortable. SCORPIO — Your energy level may be lower than usual this week, and you might not be able to get as much done as you’d like You have a choice of either following the path of least resistance or swimming upstream against the current. SAGITTARIUS — This week could find you feeling idealistic, and you might yearn for something that can make your life easier. Try spending time somewhere exotic. CAPRICORN — This week even though you’re very down-to-earth, you could still find yourself a victim of someone’s lack of scruples. If you sense that something seems off, then act accordingly. AQUARIUS — A look at your bank statements this week could alert you to unnecessary expenses that are deducted monthly. Now is the time to get rid of them so you can save more and spend your money on those things that are important to you. PISCES — There is a lot to be said for doing some planning, especially this week. If you can commit to getting certain things done, it could pave the way to a more fruitful period.

4 18

26

5

6

23

24

27

28

43

48

49

55 61

66

63

67

44

79

97

98

69 75

76

104

70

105

78 82

101

115

95

102

103 108

111

113

114

120

121

122

124

125

126

68 Bawl 70 Sports Illustrated named him ‘‘Sportsman of the 53 1960s counterculture Century’’ in 1999 figure 71 Villain 54 Play awards 74 Places for strollers 57 Remote-control button 75 German article 59 A part of 76 Something a crab 60 Plains structure might be found in 61 Order from above 80 Coverage in Africa? 63 Low-hanging clouds 81 Penance 67 Atahualpa’s subjects 83 Shin guards of old

88

94

107 110

83

87

106

109

90

71

77

93

100

89

65

92 99

54

58

86

91

52

57

81

85

53

46

51

80

84

16

40

45

50

74

15

31

64

73

14

25

39

68

72

13

35

56 62

12

21

38

42

60

11

30

34

37

47

10

29

33

41

9 20

36

96

8

19

32

59

7

116

112 117

118

119

123 127

50 Cutting tool

85 Disinfectant brand

103 Stage ____

52 Catamounts, by another name

88 Held up 89 Like most haikus

105 Moves like an elephant

90 Source of zest

106 Bustles (with)

92 Fighting Tigers’ sch.

108 Howled like a wolf

94 Evil: Fr.

111 Museum sections, perhaps

96 Pilot’s opposite 97 Heavy winter wear 98 Margot who played the titular role in 16-Down 101 Utmost degree

115 Criticize in no uncertain terms 117 JFK alternative 119 Amts. ‘‘gained’’ or ‘‘lost’’

3 Like a virgin 4 Cut 5 Good thing to have after work 6 QB Manning 7 Number of concern to a teacher 8 Former New York City mayor with the autobiography ‘‘Mayor’’ 9 Tow truck’s destination 10 Org. in ‘‘Argo’’ 11 Jet set 12 Precisely describe 13 It’s made up of lines 14 State capital in Lewis and Clark County 15 Crack 16 2017 hit movie about an Olympic skater 18 Songbird with dark, iridescent plumage 25 What A.P. exams grant incoming freshmen 27 Unit of hope 29 IHOP beverages 31 Supply 32 Make, as money 33 Water-safety org. 35 U.S. broadcasting service 42 Conductor Georg 43 Long river of Siberia 45 Places for hustlers? DOWN 46 ‘‘Rent me’’ sign 1 Mayonnaise ingredient 48 What marriage merely is, to some 2 Directly opposed

3

SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

91 Work requiring some intelligence? 93 ____ Bahama (clothing label) 95 DNA carrier 96 Word after ‘‘so’’ or ‘‘go’’ 99 Middle of many similes 100 1%-er in D.C.?: Abbr. 102 ’60s war zone 103 Not reflective 104 Untimely time 107 Great depth 109 Myth propagated to promote social harmony, in Plato’s ‘‘Republic’’ 110 Faux cough 112 ‘‘Aw, hell!’’ 113 Shady outdoor area 114 Collection of stock 116 4x100, e.g. 118 Sole 120 Put down 121 Opposite of une adversaire 122 Selfie taker’s concern 123 Liberal arts college in Portland, Ore. 124 Just makes, with ‘‘out’’ 125 Recipe amts. 126 Serious-minded 127 Cavity filler’s deg.

2

SOLUTION ON D3

CODEWORD PUZZLE

1 17

SOLUTION ON D3

HOROSCOPE

6/14/2020

BY LEWIS ROTHLEIN AND JEFF CHEN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

1 ‌ and the rest: Abbr. 4 Small bit 9 Chilled 13 Feng ____ 17 Takes off 19 Word whose rise in popularity coincided with the spread of the telephone 20 It’s shorter on land than at sea 21 Bit of change 22 Traditional Hanukkah gift for kids 23 Computing machine displayed in part at the Smithsonian 24 Beachgoer’s item 25 Instrument heard in ‘‘Eleanor Rigby’’ 26 Bits of regalia 28 ‘‘Git!’’ 30 Get hammered 32 Providers of books to remote locations 34 Unlawful activity by a minor 36 Land of the Po (not Poland) 37 Special ____ 38 ____-cone 39 Home of the world’s smallest country: Abbr.

No. 0607

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

Lewis Rothlein is a yoga instructor and onetime journalist in Asheville, N.C. He teaches a popular course on “The Art of Solving Crosswords� for senior citizens at the University of North Carolina Asheville. Jeff Chen is a writer in Seattle. They exchanged over 100 emails, back and forth, just brainstorming this puzzle’s theme. Lewis has had five previous puzzles in The Times, all Thursdays. Jeff is a regular contributor here. — W.S.

ACROSS

'RZQORDG WKH IUHH -867 -80%/( DSS ‡ )ROORZ XV RQ 7ZLWWHU #3OD\-XPEOH

8QVFUDPEOH WKHVH -XPEOHV RQH OHWWHU WR HDFK VTXDUH WR IRUP VL[ RUGLQDU\ ZRUGV

´

PUZZLES

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 :

0

8

2020-06-14

/

Sunday, June 14, 2020

How to play Codeword Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great test of your knowledge of the English language.

SOLUTION ON D3 3/,54)/. /. $

Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start you off. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1 - 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

Š 2020 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com

Sunday, June 14, 2020

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

PUZZLES

NYT CROSSWORD SOLUTION Friend with E T C G O E S G E L T T I A M O B R I T A L N O T I T E E N G A T E M E D I O P I N N E C C G E T A S F A R I N O P N O B L A R B O L A I D E K E S

S H E R A A R Y S P O I L E T C I E O F L P Y A S P O E L R

P E N S I O N P L A N

E C K L L O I A C S H E S P S A I L Z E E N S A T S R O P A B R T O I L M S E T U N E A E R D M I E S P S

S A F A R I H A T

O J S A D Z

I M P O U N D L O T

C E D I L E A I L T I V E N O E A D A I T R S E E C C O M S U A H T A O M M N A M E L A M D E L A N G L T A I

E S I N N I T N T H E R A S

S C C E E O N Q U E U R I S T P E O C L R E M E T E D A I L N T E Y G M A B O R A M M Y O E R D

H E L E N A

U N L O C K

I T O N Y A

P U M A S

L E A R Y

E S P Y S

D E T A I N E D

U N T I T L E D

P E E L Y D S

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Š 2020 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Uclick for UFS

CODEWORD SOLUTION

%

,

&

8 7

,

3

6

$

.

&

,

7

+

2

(

1

(

2

(

5

(

1

8

5 2

-

(

)

%

,

/

'

/

-

*

4

)

2

7

(

/

6

'

,

.

(

, '

/

<

/ ,

6

7

$

*

(

(

)

;

)

,

,

$

7

,

=

(

%

0

$

(

%

<

6

$

'

,

,

6

(

1

5

7

2

8

7 2

6

6

6

*

5 0

' 5

, (

$ /

3

5

6 2

$

(

6

6

(

(

0

4

7

9

+

:

,

5

.

:

/ (

$

6

'

$

2020-06-13

3

5

7

1

;

%

9

2

=

&

6

8

(

SUDOKU

'LIILFXOW\ /HYHO

&RQFHSWLV 3X]]OHV 'LVW E\ .LQJ )HDWXUHV 6\QGLFDWH ,QF

%\ 'DYH *UHHQ

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE Solutions, tips program at

INSTRUCTIONS Fill the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions Š Puzzles by Pappocom page in Sunday’s Life section.

'LIILFXOW\ /HYHO

&RQFHSWLV 3X]]OHV 'LVW E\ .LQJ )HDWXUHV 6\QGLFDWH ,QF

www.sudoku.com

6($621 *$5/,&

$QVZHU 9(5686 32//(1

+$1'/( 7,&./(

7KH\ MXVW UHFHLYHG PRUH FHOHU\ DQG DVSDUDJXV VR WKH VWRUH HPSOR\HH Âł

´5( 67$/.('¾ 7+( 6+(/9(6 6/14/20

benefits turns out to be a failure

D

ear Abby: I have known this guy “Noah� for six years. We’re mostly just friends with benefits, but I’ve always had deeper feelings for him. I always wanted to see where things could go between us, so I mentioned it to him. He told me that if he didn’t already have a girlfriend, he would have dated me. So when they broke up, I waited patiently. I continued being a good friend to Noah, giving him advice and putting my own feelings off to the side. Then just when I felt us getting to another level in our relationship, he told me he had another girlfriend and we needed to stop. I would Abigail never sleep Van Buren with a guy who is with someone else. I’m not that type of girl. What should I do? I’m confused and hurt at the same time. Should I bring up my feelings again? Just let him go? Or should I keep him in my life, but in a friend-only way? — Jumbled Emotions Dear Jumbled: I don’t blame you for feeling confused. When someone’s words and actions don’t match, something is wrong. If Noah had been honest, you would have had your chance with him. I vote for letting him go because you want more than he’s apparently able to give. If you do, it may hurt for a while, but it will make it easier for you to find someone who can love you back. Dear Abby: We recently lost one of our cherished pets, our oldest cat, Mandy. We never had children, so our pets are our children. I get that people who have never had pets don’t understand the joy and unconditional love they can bring. But I don’t understand why people we thought were close to us haven’t acknowledged our loss in any way. Some of them have — or had — pets at one time. A few did send cards or emails, and they were so appreciated. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Mandy wasn’t sickly. She just stopped eating one day. When we took her to the vet a few days after trying everything we could think of, the diagnosis was kidney cancer. A couple of days later we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put her to sleep. My question is, am I expecting too much of people? After all, you wouldn’t ignore the death of a human child. I’m not only disappointed but resentful that these so-called friends and family don’t seem to care. I suppose to some Mandy was “just a cat.� But to us, she was our beloved furry child and we are devastated. Please inform people that a kind word or short note would mean the world to people like us who are suffering real grief. — Deeply Grieving in Illinois Dear Deeply Grieving: Please let me offer my condolences for the loss of Mandy. I know from personal experience what you are going through, and it is very painful. That’s why I’m reminding readers that when they hear of someone losing a beloved pet, the kindest thing one can do is to offer sympathy with a phone call, an email or a card. Believe me, the effort will be appreciated and never forgotten. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

B3

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

My in-laws don’t treat me like family

D

ear Carolyn: I have been married for 30 years to a guy whose family does not consider anyone outside the immediate family as family, we — spouses, significant others — are asked to step aside for “family� photos, and these photos are all over his mom’s house reminding me I am not part of his family. Hubby has recently started a texting group with the “family,� sharing photos, celebrating milestones, etc., and I am not included. Other than our kids, I do not have my own family. I don’t want to be part of a group that doesn’t want me, but still feel sad. Your thoughts? — Not Family Not Family: My thoughts are along two lines. The first is sympathetic. I am sorry your husband’s family hasn’t folded you into its ranks. I am sorry, too, that you don’t have your own tribe to give you this sense of connection. I won’t join you in condemning wholesale the family-only text chain or photograph — I’ve been in a few myself, and excluded from a few, and it seems OK by me to acknowledge occasionally the pack that grew up together. It is a shared history that warrants its own attention. Again: sometimes. Plus, it’s quite clear this isn’t personal, applying generally to all the family’s partners. But I will ache with you that you’re always on the outside. That his mom chooses to display only the immediate-family photos makes a persuasive case — in one fact alone — that she’s ground zero for the toxic exclusion you feel. The other line of my thoughts can be described in two words: Thirty. Years. That span can cover the painful discovery

TONIGHT

years, the try-everything-to-fix-it years, the anger years, the giving up point where you realize nothing you do to reposition yourself will get you out of your mother-in-law’s blind spot, and the years after that where you work to build your own kind of family with people who are attentive to you — and still have some years left over at the end. So now I’ve got questions for you that I hope you will ask yourself: Why is this wound still so fresh? And what do you think you need to heal it? Don’t make “inclusion� your answer, though. That’s in his family’s control, not yours, and 30 years of letting them hold the reins on your feelings is enough. Maybe try this for an answer instead: kindly, openly appealing to your mother-in-law, if you haven’t tried that yet. There’s something else worth your focus, which you merely graze: your husband, who “recently started a texting group with the ‘family.’� Where is he on this? Maybe he shares the family blind spot, or has tried to take up your cause over the decades and since declared it futile? But it seems so simple to ask him to include you in the text group that I hope you did so. Immediately and without fanfare. Within these three points lies a rational strategy: Ask for what you want, kindly and plainly; don’t live and die (emotionally speaking) on whether you get these things; and invest most of your energy in people who welcome it. They’re your tribe. This strategy is hard emotional work that gets easier with time: Take what you can get, then go get what you need. Email Carolyn at tellme@washpost.com or chat with her online at 9 a.m. each Friday at www.washingtonpost.com.

KEY: SANTA BARBARA 0 0 SANTA MARIA/SANTA YNEZ/LOMPOC

00

Sunday, June 14, 2020

PRIMETIME KEYT (ABC)

3

CW KSBY (NBC)

3 5

6

6

KCAL

9

9

KOCE

10

FOX 11

11

11

KCOY (CBS)

12

12

MYRTV(MNT) KTAS (Telem) KPMR (Univi) KTLA NEWS KCET (IND) KQED A&E AMC ANIMAL BET BRAVO CARPTV CARTOON CNBC CNN COMEDY Country Mus C-SPAN C-SPAN2 DISCOVERY DISNEY E! Educ Acc/TVSB ESPN ESPN2 FOOD FOX NEWS FOXDEPORTES FOXPT FOXSPTSNET FREEFORM FS1 FX GALA GOLF GOVT-SB CITY HALLMARK HISTORY HLN Home&Garden HomeShop Independent KZDF LIFETIME MSNBC MTV NBCSP NGEO NICK OXY PARMT Public/TVSB QVC

13 15 16 19 8

13 10 16

106 107 32 30 66 71 34 35 64 25 408 36 37 40 70 27 52 60

KNBC (NBC)

56 26 33 59 57 21 54 24 22 62

8 17 58 46 71 42 181 69 48 50 79 39 19 21 53 68 64 30 31 61 52 602 33 32 67 37 77 74 35

75 55 23 61 7 201

185 56 51 60 15

41 42 38 67 127 29 227 45 17 2

62 63 40 34 273 70 165 29

STARZ

361

534

STZENC SYFY TBS

203 51 14

518 78 45

TCM

69

501

TLC TNT TRAVEL Trinity Broad TRUTV TVLAND UMA USA VH1 WEATHER

31 28 58 110 49 68 43 50 39 46

59 44 55 75 57 72 26

HBO

300

551

MAX

320

561

MAX2

321

565

SHOW

340

576

SHOW 2

341

578

7

41 47

7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 America’s Funniest Home Videos American Ninja Warrior (TVPG) Hollywood Game Night (N) (TV14) Hollywood Game Night (N) (TV14) Family Family Feud Feud Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Last Man Duncanville 60 Minutes (N) (cc)

Celebrity Family Feud (N) (TVPG) DC’s Stargirl: Wildcat. (TVPG) The Titan Games (TVPG) (cc) (DVS) The Titan Games (TVPG) (cc) (DVS) KCAL 9 News at 8:00PM (N) (cc) Prince Albert: A Victorian SimpBless sons 60 Minutes (N) (cc)

Press Your Luck Match Game (N) KEYT Wipeout (N) (TVPG) (cc) (DVS) (TV14) News (TVPG) Supergirl (cc) KSBY The Listener: The The Lis(TVPG) News-10 13th Juror. (TV14) tener America’s Got Talent: Auditions 3.: Va- KSBY The riety acts audition. (cc) (TVPG) News-11 Race America’s Got Talent: Auditions 3.: Va- NBC 4 NBC 4 riety acts audition. (cc) (TVPG) News News KCAL 9 News at KCAL 9 Sports Joel In Touch 9:00PM (N) (cc) News Central Osteen Grantchester on Beecham House Last Tango in HaliMasterpiece on Masterpiece fax (TV14) Bob’s Family KKFX Big Bang 2 Broke Modern Burgers Guy Fox 11 Girls Family NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: New OrKCOY Omega (TV14) leans (TV14) News 12 KEYT KEYT KEYT KEYT KEYT KEYT TBA FOX 11 News KEYT TYM Dec. Pelicula: “Jarhead 3: The Siegeâ€? ‘R’ Pelicula: ›› “Takersâ€? (2010) (SS) AquĂ­ y ahora (N) Pelicula: “Penguins of Madagascarâ€? Sal y Pimienta (N) MarĂ­a Notici Programming Unavailable News Prog. Unavailable Earth Good Yellowstone Thaw Life From Above NOVA (TVPG) Yellowstone Thaw Classi Emo Prince Albert Grantchester Beecham House Before We Die “Expendablesâ€? “Expendables 2â€? Movie: ›› “The Expendables 3â€? (2014) ‘PG-13’ (cc) Quiz (N) (cc) (10:15) Quiz (cc) Top Gun (6:30) Movie: ››› “Top Gunâ€? ‘PG’ North Woods Law North Woods Law North Woods Law Lone Lone Lone Star Law Martin (6) Movie: “Get Rich or Die Tryin’â€? Movie: ››› “Boyz N the Hoodâ€? (1991) ‘R’ Married-Med. Married-Med. Married-Med. Watch Married-Med. John Community Scroll Community Scroll Community Scroll Adven Adven Final Amer. Amer. Amer. Family Family Rick Rick Shark Tank Shark Tank (cc) Shark Tank (cc) Shark Tank (cc) Larry Trainer Special Report State of the Union Newsroom Newsroom Newsroom Movie: › “Joe Dirtâ€? (2001) ‘PG-13’ (6) “Joe Dirtâ€? Movie: ›› “Tommy Boyâ€? (1995) (9:15) Movie: ››› “We Were Soldiersâ€? (2002) ‘R’ (cc) (6:15) Movie: ›› “The Guardianâ€? Public Affairs Q & A (cc) Prime (9:45) Public Affairs Events (cc) Living Pres. Washington After Words Adams Know Your Price Jill Le Naked and Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid: Naked and Afraid Raven Raven Bunk’d Bunk’d Big City Raven Raven Gabby Bunk’d Fam Dirty John (TV14) Dirty John (TV14) Wed Movie: ›› “Sweet Home Alabamaâ€? (2002) Gallery 805 Fo Santa Barbara Maritime The Ani Santa Barbara Local Concerts (6) 30 for 30 SportsCenter 30 for 30 F1 eSports Ser. (6) 30 for 30 E:60 (TVG) SportsCenter SportsCenter SportsCenter Diners, Drive Diners Diners Worst Cooks in America Beat Beat Beat Watters’ World Life, Liberty Revolution Watters’ World Fox News Sunday Copa Mundial Central Fox (N) La Ăšltima Palabra Central Fox La Ăšltima Palabra Football Red Bull Fight Sports: Boxing Red Bull Air Racing Red Bull World Poker World Poker Cliff Diving Red Bull Crank World Poker (9:55) Movie: ››› “Shrekâ€? (2001) (7:15) Movie: ››› “Ratatouilleâ€? (2007) ‘G’ (cc) NASCAR Cup Series: Dixie Vodka 400. (cc) NASCAR Xfinity Movie: “The Fate of the Furiousâ€? Movie: ›› “The Fate of the Furiousâ€? (2017) Vin Diesel. Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos Vecinos PGA Golf PGA Tour Champions Golf (cc) PGA Golf (4) City Council Above Beyond Garden Wise Santa Barbara City Calendar Movie: “Love in the Forecastâ€? (2020) Good Witch (N) Golden Golden Golden Golden American Pickers American Pickers World War II: Race to Victory (TVPG) American Pickers Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Forensic Renovation Island Renovation Island Baha Baha Beach Beach Lake Lake Chef Curtis Stone Chef Curtis Stone Storage Home Solutions Storage Movie: ››› “Beetlejuiceâ€? (1988) Movie: ›› “Godzillaâ€? (2014) ‘PG-13’ (cc) Lake Family Worship Center Sunday FWC Music (TVG) Jimmy Swaggart (cc) (TVG) “Tempt-Dangerâ€? Movie: “All My Husband’s Wivesâ€? (10:03) Movie: “Psycho Escortâ€? ‘NR’ Dateline Extra (cc) (TVPG) Dateline Extra (N) Dateline (TV14) Dateline (cc) Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. Ridic. NHL Hockey 2019 Blues NHL Hockey Hockey NHL Wicked Tuna (cc) Wicked Tuna (N) Wicked Tuna (N) Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Un Dylan Group “Lemony Snicket’s Seriesâ€? Friends Friends Friends Friends Deadly Cults (cc) Mark of a Killer Snapped (TVPG) Deadly Cults (cc) Accident, Suicide Bar Rescue (cc) Bar Rescue (cc) Bar Rescue (cc) Bar Rescue (N) Bar Rescue (cc) Sanc The Ani The Good Life Science360: Dis Around the World Rotary: Serving Bright Ideas With Rachel & Rick (N) Loungewear Shoe Shopping Just Reduced (6:59) Hightown: Hightown (N) (cc) (9:01) Hightown (10:02) Hightown “Texas Chainsawâ€? B.F.O. (TVMA) (TVMA) (cc) (TVMA) (cc) (TVMA) ›› “The Girl in the Spider’s Webâ€? Honey 2 › “The Sweetest Thingâ€? “The Accusedâ€? ›› “The Lost World: Jurassic Parkâ€? Movie: ›› “Jurassic Park IIIâ€? (2001) “Pitch Blackâ€? ‘R’ Fast Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Movie: ›› “San Andreasâ€? (2015) (7:15) Movie: ››› “The Loneliness of (9:15) Movie: ››› “The Man With a Movie: “Seduced the Long Distance Runnerâ€? (1962) Movie Cameraâ€? (1929) ‘NR’ and Abandonedâ€? New Season 90 Day FiancĂŠ: Happily Ever After? (10:02) sMothered 90 Day FiancĂŠ ›› “Insurgentâ€? (5:45) “Star Wars: The Last Jediâ€? Snowpiercer (N) Snowpiercer Paranormal Ca. Paranormal Ca. Paranormal Ca. Paranormal Caught on Camera (N) Metaxas Creflo Praise (cc) (TVG) Praise (cc) (TVG) Rubin Praise Gospel Praise Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers Jokers Tirdy Jokers Ray Ray Ray Ray Ray Ray Two Two Two Two “Starsky y Hutchâ€? (6:30) “The Oneâ€? Pelicula: ›› “X-Men: Apocalypseâ€? (2016) (N) ‘PG-13’ Law & Order: SVU Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod Law & Order: SVU Wild/ Wild/ Wild/ Wild/ Wild/ Wild/ Movie: ›› “Soul Planeâ€? (2004) ‘R’ Top 100 Weather Deadline to Dis Weird Earth (cc) Top 100 Weather SOS: Survive Movie: ›› “The Good Liarâ€? (2019, Sus- I Know This Much Is True: (10:20) I May Last pense) Helen Mirren. ‘R’ (cc) Episode 6. (cc) Insecure Destroy Week (5:49) Movie: ›› Movie: ›› “Timelineâ€? (2003, Adventure) Movie: ›› “Cold Pursuitâ€? (2019, Action) Paul Walker. ‘PG-13’ (cc) Liam Neeson. ‘R’ (cc) “Mortal Enginesâ€? (5:50) Movie: ›› Trackers: Episode (8:50) Movie: ››› “The Hurt Lockerâ€? Movie: “Welcome (2008) Jeremy Renner. ‘R’ to Sarajevoâ€? ‘R’ “Red Tailsâ€? (cc) 2. (cc) (TVMA) (6:30) Black VICE (N) (cc) Billions: Axe Penny Dreadful: Penny Dreadful: The Chi Monday (TVMA) makes big plays. City of Angels (N) City of Angels (7:05) VICE (N) (cc) (8:05) Movie: “Mob Townâ€? (9:35) Movie: ›››› “Rockyâ€? (1976, “Fatal (TVMA) (2019) David Arquette. ‘R’ Drama) Sylvester Stallone. ‘PG’ (cc) Att.â€?

Voices

voices@newspress.com

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

IDEAS & COMMENTARY

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

gUEST OPINION

I value my alliance War against cops could leave us unprotected with law enforcement

T

he war against police misconduct by a relatively few bad apples has become a war on police departments in general across the country. Specifically, while trying to defend our communities against riots and looting, 11 cops have been murdered, and more than 500 have suffered injuries, some of which are life-threatening. Furthermore, in the midst of this carnage, radical activists are now demanding, and reckless politicians are conceding, to defund, dismantle and disarm our police departments. If they succeed, who then will protect us? Black Lives Matter has decided to form an armed militia to patrol neighborhoods. Specifically, Hawk Newsome, a nationally recognized leader of BLM, asserts his organization, and others like it (Antifa?), are justified in using destruction to further their goals, including by way of bullets and blood! I, for one, am very concerned to know how cities who have dismantled their police force will deal with gang violence in inner cities, or do they assume

the violence will disappear once international thugs were suspected the cops are gone, since they are of 10 homicides, 14 attempted blaming virtually everything on murders and many other violent cops and racism? And, what about crimes that occurred in Santa the million-plus annual national Maria over a three-year period. incidences involving rape, robbery, The defendants were facing 50 sex trafficking, domestic felony counts of murder, violence, drunk driving conspiracy to commit and other violent crimes? murder and criminal street Believe it or not, the gang activity. plan is to replace cops Does anyone really with social workers believe these career and counselors. This is criminals and gang what local jurisdictions, members, including the such as the cities of 40,000 gang members in Los Andy Caldwell Santa Barbara and Angeles County, are likely Goleta, mean when candidates to diversion they declared racism from criminal activity by as a public health emergency. In way of counseling? other words, they intend to send a Then we have Alexandria counselor to the scene of a crime. Ocasio Cortez. She is leading her Nonetheless, Los Angeles fellow Democrats in Congress recently suffered 989 gang-related to eliminate prisons, ostensibly shootings in just one year. Chicago because prisons are a function just broke a record — its bloodiest of institutionalized racism. She day in 60 years. Eighteen people also advocates for open borders were murdered within 24 hours. and eliminating the border patrol, Closer to home, our District which would be a delight to the Attorney Joyce Dudley is in the members of MS13, not to mention middle of prosecuting the largest Mexico’s drug cartels and Islamic gang trial in California’s history, terrorists. based upon a murderous crime This war against our criminal spree by members of MS-13 justice system is nothing new. (Operation Matador) who were For years, we have been operating in Santa Maria. These countenancing demands that

include abolishing prisons, eliminating bail, paying people to not commit crimes, banning police from college and high school campuses, and forcing cops to stand down during riots and looting, lest they be threatened with prosecution, despite the fact none of these things will help anyone, least of all the residents of crime-ridden cities in America. How dangerous and irresponsible is all this? Has the threat of school violence been eliminated by protest rallies? Have we already forgotten Columbine and Sandy Hook? Has the threat of domestic or international terrorism disappeared? Have we already forgotten the Boston Marathon massacre? I am completely opposed to defunding, dismantling and disarming our police departments because that is not going to benefit anyone, except criminals! How about you? Andy Caldwell is the executive director of COLAB and the host of The Andy Caldwell Show weekdays from 3-5 p.m. on News-Press Radio AM 1290.

letters to the news-press Thank you News-Press

S

anta Barbara Audubon Society thanks News-Press staff writer Marilyn McMahon for her April 29 article (“Eyes in the Sky: And birds on the fist for Audubon volunteer”), sharing the heartfelt story of our Eyes in the Sky volunteer and board member Coni Edick. Along with Joan Lentz, godmother of Southern California birds, and Jan Hamber, savior of California condors, Coni and Marilyn are among the many great women and men leading the way for future conservationists and scientists. Thank you for telling our community how easy it is to be active and do conservation. It is inspiring to hear how individuals find their passions and then, pursue volunteer opportunities to do what they enjoy (in this case, protecting birds). Santa Barbara Audubon Society protects area birdlife and habitat and connects people with birds through education, conservation, and science. And we have exciting plans in the making for these activities once our community is again able to engage in such enrichment opportunities. We are truly fortunate to have volunteers like Coni, partnerships with local nonprofits like the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, supporters such as the City of Goleta for our Winter Bird Count For Kids, and inspirational donors, who together secure the road for continued excellence and birdlife protections. We just received one of our most generous donations ever, and the donors hope they will inspire others. This important work of protecting birds has been going on

for well over a century and we plan to keep it happening. Thank you for your continued support. Katherine Emery, PhD Executive Director Santa Barbara Audubon Society

We haven’t learned from history

W

e are living in a time in history where we haven’t learned from the past. We are familiar with the Civil War, North vs. South, with the blood that was spilled. We should have learned from it, but it is silently creeping back into our country, taking on a different cloak. It is Democrat vs Republicans. It is being sculpted by some leaders, and I use this word loosely, of the Democratic Party. When a party is so full of hate, even before President Trump stepped into the White House, there were shouts of “impeach” and even after the Mueller fiasco, which cost taxpayers $3 to $4 million and didn’t find any wrongdoing by this president, but did find Hillary’s part with the FISA reports. Instead of working for you, they are thinking of another hate scheme. All they say is he lied, and they don’t? How about Schiff, Hillary, Comey and a few others? We are slowly becoming a divided nation, the likes never seen before and slowly growing because, like everything in our past history, we say “it won’t survive.” It has taken hold and has spread across our nation silently. Laws are made but not enforced, too many to list and growing like a cancer. How does a politician who makes $174,000 a year manage to buy homes, not one but several priced

in the millions? “With the help of my friends?” Some leaders who have accepted money from shady donors, with the understanding, when their party’s nominee becomes president, it will be worth it. Remember when then President Obama, with an open mike he was unaware of, whispered to President Medvedo of Russia, “This is my last election, after my election, I will have more flexibility.” Keep your eye on the Obamas in this coming election.Do you want to take a step back and have an Obama back to rule, and I mean rule, this nation? When a party is more interested in bringing down a duly elected president and in doing so, is tearing apart our country, isn’t this an act of treason? Benedict Arnold, a forceful general under President George Washington who became a traitor and an English enemy, has been quoted saying, “Money is this man’s GOD and to get enough of it he would sacrifice his country.” If you don’t like this country, no one is holding you from leaving. Do you stay because you are receiving money to destroy the United States? Now the Democratic Party is touting Joe Biden as their best for president? Nov. 3 is fast approaching and your vote does count. One vote decided our language English over German as well as the bald eagle over a turkey. There are countries that envy us; our vote IS counted. So Nov. 3 is the time to show you are a true American and do want what is best for These United States of America. Remember, “tyranny has always depended on the Silent Majority.” God Bless America.

All lives matter!

‘W

ho you gonna call… Ghostbusters!?” Defund the police? That’s the first step toward anarchy. Racism works in every direction, by a very few. Anytime we classify a “Group,” it becomes racist. “White privilege,” “BLM,” “white supremacy”… people are people. All lives matter! Life is life, and if we categorize it, we demean it. George Floyd, regardless of his race or character, should not have died at the hands of a “bad apple” police officer, who in eight stupid minutes, tore our country apart during COVID-19, nullifying the brave work of thousands who put their lives on the line at every traffic stop or emergency call. Peaceful protests should take place in family churches to memorialize individuals, with shared eulogies. Then the rioters will show themselves for who they are. Peaceful protests often incite riots in the very beginning. At the age of 9, I was saved from drowning by a young black boy at a summer camp pool. Four years later, I pulled a young black boy from drowning at a hotel pool. In either case, those hands weren’t looking for color or character, but life. In my volunteer time at the Lompoc FCI, I have witnessed character and potential in every inmate. I see leaders who are saying, “If I can make it, you can!” Ben Carson, David Robinson, Condoleezza Rice, Thomas Sewell, Candace Owens, David Dorn and many more. Let’s make the words of Jesus work for us, as MLK embraced. Revenge is not “justice,” or an answer to anything.

Anita Dwyer Lompoc

O

n a very late night, or I was sort of a rascal when I very early morning was in high school. I was even in the summer sort of a rascal in college. I drank of 1991, I was a lot of beer, I stayed out late awakened suddenly almost every night and I had a by the sound of screaming and good time. I was the kind of guy shouting. that I myself would come to view The sound was coming from very suspiciously only a few short down the street. About a dozen or years later. But such is life. so kids, approximately between The Apostle Paul said when 18 and 21, were apparently he was a child, he talked like a being chased by other kids child, he thought like a child, he riding in a pickup truck. The reasoned like a child. And then kids being chased were running when he became a man, he put and screaming for help and the ways of childhood behind stopping at every house, him. Now as much as I’d presumably seeking like to say I succeeded in shelter from the other following Paul’s example; kids threatening their well, some of you know lives. me and so you know I I was 23, married didn’t. with two children at All of us are living the time. My daughter life while busy making was 2 years old, and my other plans. John Lennon Joe Armendariz said that. He said a lot son was a few months old. They were both of interesting things. I innocently asleep in interpret his words this their beds. Safe from the outside way; today’s wealthy retiree was world, or so I hoped. once a starving laborer. Today’s That was the night and the passbook saver is tomorrow’s moment I decided to move out stock market investor. And of Los Angeles and to Santa today’s oblivious ruffian is Barbara. I was born and raised tomorrow’s protective father in Los Angeles, and yet at that with the local police on speed moment, I couldn’t get out of dial. L.A. fast enough. We moved to My alliance with law Carpinteria six months later. enforcement started the day I Rewind a couple of years became a father, and it has never from that night, and often, ended even though my kids are late at night on a weekend, I now grown and living on their would be awakened by a house own. party where I could hear kids, My appreciation, my presumably college age, yelling, reliance, my support, indeed cursing, throwing bottles, my admiration for our police revving their engines before has only grown. And I have no tearing off to drunken and doubts that the overwhelming disorderly cheers. majority of those who are out My daughter was about a there demonstrating, protesting, year old. And as my first child, rioting and even looting because nothing stood in my way of of their outrage over this or that protecting her from every act of police brutality, they too, imaginable threat. And so despite their anti-social behavior I would regularly do what I today, will one day come to assumed every responsible understand the importance and father regularly did. I would dial the value of the blue lives who 911 to ask the police to send a risk their lives for us whenever patrol car to my neighbor’s house we call them to investigate a to get the situation under control. faraway scream, a loud bang, or I can still recall sitting alone the sound of a gate opening and and listening carefully in a dark closing in the middle of the night. apartment …waiting for the first What a relief it is when we audible signs of that police unit see that uniformed officers’ arriving on the scene to restore flashlight, or the flashing red law and order. To restore peace. and blue lights — and the calm My personal version of nirvana. and collected demeanor and So the scary experience of confident voice of a perfect hearing those terrified kids, stranger who showed up to down my street, a couple of protect and serve. years later, was the last straw And here’s what I believe. for me. My top priority in life Actually, here is what I know. On was always the protection of my any given day in America, our family. And short of going out police protect and save more and arming myself like some lives than all of the rogue cops sort of survivalist, I’d stop at have destroyed throughout our nothing to do that. And so for nation’s history combined. So to me, that meant doing something that, I need to say thank you and I wouldn’t have predicted a few God speed to our brave men and years earlier, when I was in my women in blue. late teens, unmarried and with no children, I established an alliance with my local police Joe Armendariz is the executive department. After all, they had director of the Santa Barbara the resources that I lacked. County Taxpayers Association

Randy Rosness Solvang

SB police need your support today Editor’s note: Did You Know?, a new Voices column on local news by Santa Barbara resident Bonnie Dalton, begins today.

D

id you know ... Because Monday’s City of Santa Barbara Budget FY 2021 decisions are so important, we came out of our cell? Remember California and the CDC’s COVID-19’s health emergency? We were ordered to stay home for two weeks to flatten the curve and not overwhelm the hospitals. Our sacrifice. Yes — because our “time-out” tanked our economy and put “C” students in charge of our nation via the health officials. Our City Council in Santa Barbara and other city officials are making the proclamation at the demands of some, that we have another health emergency.

Racism? That begs the question: Do health emergencies warrant extra or special funding? Why else would that category be demanded? The experts say, “Follow the money.”

protesters attempted to lie down, in solidarity, at Santa Barbara and Figueroa streets, they were ordered, by BLM, not to lie on the ground. They were only “allowed” to kneel or stand. ONLY black people were “allowed” to lie for 8 minutes 46 seconds. Why are we BACK TO THE MONEY subjugating ourselves? The city BLM not only departments have DID YOU KNOW? demanded $35,000 already made from this budget for Bonnie Dalton numerous budget their cause, but more presentations. On alarming, is that they Monday, the staff will present the are demanding police departments revised budgets limited by the be defunded and dismantled. shortfall caused by the COVID-19 Decisions based on reaction to pandemic. The City Council will outliers’ demands made with fear then vote on the final allocation and intimidation is a dangerous from the city coffers. and tenuous position to assert. Two weeks ago, Black Lives This is especially true for elected Matter demanded the mayor and officials looking for votes and the police kneel and basically campaign contributions. Nor subjugate themselves to protesters does this represent the whole who may or may not be residents. community. Yet when white and brown We need the police we have

now: NOT LESS! The media has made the police the common enemy; however, it is not the sentiment of the (silent) majority here. But we ask you, what would the city look like if we had no one to call? Chaos, violence and criminal activity. You do have a choice. This is a call to action. Support your police department and get louder and get proud. This group attacks by loud yelling and threats to destroy property. You ARE up to standing your ground for your city. It is imperative you call every City Council member and demand that they represent you. And you must do it today. The meeting is broadcast Monday at 6 p.m. on Channel 18. Bonnie Dalton writes the “Did You Know?” column in conjunction with a bipartisan group of local citizens.

Have your say Your opinions are valuable contributions to these pages. Letters must be fewer than 250 words and exclusive to the NewsPress. We edit all submissions for length, clarity and professional standards. We do not print submissions that lack a civil tone, allege illegal wrongdoing or involve consumer complaints. Limit your letters to one every 30 days. All letters must include the writer’s address and telephone number for verification. We cannot acknowledge unpublished letters.

We prefer e-mailed submissions. Do not send attachments. Send letters to voices@newspress.com. Writers also may fax letters to 966-6258. Mail letters to P.O. Box 1359, Santa Barbara 93102. The News-Press reserves the right to publish or republish submissions in any form or medium. The News-Press also publishes a select number of longer commentaries daily and Sunday. Please direct questions to 564- 5219.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2020

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.